Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The purple candle for this week is sometimes called the ‘Bethlehem’ candle, serving as a reminder of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The light of this candle represents peace.
Dear Jesus, You entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: December 9-13, 2024"
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of waiting in which we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus. During this season we are invited to slow down and take time to reflect on what the birth of Jesus means to us.
During this first week of Advent, we light the first purple candle on the Advent wreath. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: December 2-6, 2024"
Today is the Feast of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the church year. The message of this Feast is simple. “Our King is Christ!”
O Jesus, our Eternal King, reign in our hearts. O Jesus, Most Merciful King, reign in our hearts.
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Thank you to all families who ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 25-29, 2024"
November 13th was World Kindness Day. Let us reflect on the ways that acts of kindness whether large or small can make a difference in our family, workplace, school and parish communities, and the world. We are invited to consider how God calls each one of us to be kind and compassionate to each other as members of God’s loving family.
Today is the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Deacon Gordon from St. Mark’s Parish shared a powerful homily during Mass this morning. If you missed it, you are invited to view it using the link below.
What is God calling you to do today? How can you serve him?
LINK: St. Mark Parish – November 10, 2024 – 9:00am Sunday ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 11-15, 2024"
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"
