Libby Osgood
Pray for Vocations: This week, Libby Osgood moved to White Plains NY to begin the novitiate in the Congregation of Notre Dame. Please continue to pray with and for her and other women and men currently in discernment times. — Sister Sue Kidd, CND
St. Mary’s of the People (Hunter River) Cemetery Sunday: There will be a service of prayer and song at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hunter River on Sunday, September 10 at noon. All are welcome. Please pass this invitation along to those who may have family members in the cemetery or former parishioners of St Mary’s of the People.
Your marriage is as important today as it was on your wedding day, whether that special day was just a few years ago, or many years ago. Celebrate your love. Re-energize your relationship. Join us on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend November 3-5 in Amherst, NS. Space IS limited, so contact us soon! renewmarriage@gmail.com 902-314-8541
St. Michael’s, Corran Ban, Cemetery Prayer Service: Saturday, Sept 23, following 4:00 pm Mass and concluding with a pot luck supper in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend.
The summer concert series at St. Dunstan’s Basilica concludes with one special bonus concert featuring soprano Andrea Corder and organist Leo Marchildon on Wednesday August 30 at 1 pm. Program includes Marchildon’s song cycle “Remembrances” written for clarinet, cello, piano and voice. Admission is by free will offering.
Choristers are invited to join the Diocesan choir in providing music for a special ecumenical service at St. Francis Church, Cornwall celebrating the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Friday, September 1 at 7 pm. A single rehearsal will be held on Thursday August 31, 7 – 8:30 pm at St. Francis under the direction of Leo Marchildon.
Stewardship through Planned Giving: Stewardship allows us the opportunity to do good work in our community while sharing appreciation for all that God has provided to us. If you are considering a Gift to your Parish or Diocese now or at estate planning time please visit us at www.dioceseofcharlottetown.com and click on the “Planned Giving” quick link.
The PEI Chapter of Parkinson Canada Annual SuperWalk in Charlottetown September 10 with entertainment, refreshments and silent auction to support an estimated 119,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease, including over 500 Islanders. All are welcome! Pledge sheets/registration at: www.parkinsonsuperwalk.caInformation: 902-892-9271 or parkinsonpei@hotmail.com
SIMON & ST. JUDE PARISH PICNIC: Tignish Parish grounds on Sunday, August 27, beginning with mass at 11 am. Local Entertainment from 12-6. Meals to eat in or take out, all day canteen service, silent cake auction, and games (bingo at the Parish Centre) and activities for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs and stay for the day!!
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, an ecumenical service of music, readings and prayer, is being held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cornwall on Friday, Sept. 1 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Service is being organized by the Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of Charlottetown. A reception will follow.
Become a Hospice Volunteer in East Prince: Help patients and their families at end of life.To qualify you need to attend a 9 session training course on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings between 6:30 and 8:30 pm from 12th September until 11th October at Prince County Hospital. Cost is $30 which covers your Hospice membership. To register, call Liz (902) 438-4231 or email: eastprince@hospicepei.ca
D&P Famine Relief Effort for Eastern Africa and Yemen: Between March 17th and June 30th, Canadians rallied to donate $2.5 Million to Development and Peace, of which 1.3 M is eligible for matching funds from the Government of Canada’s Famine Relief. Thus, thanks to D&P donors, a total of $3.8 million will be put towards relief efforts in Africa and Yemen. Donations made directly to Development and Peace are currently being sent to its on-the-ground partners Caritas South Sudan, Caritas Nigeria, Trocaire in Somalia and CAFOD in Yemen to supplement the emergency aid, such as food, water, sanitation services and medical care, which they have been delivering since February. Our own diocesan contribution to this important cause was $43,658.85, thanks to many generous parishioners.
From Provincial President of the PEI Council CWL: a sincere thank you to all Parish Councils and their members for all the work that was accomplished before, during, and after the 2017 national convention. It was a spectacular convention here on PEI. Your generous gifts of prayer, time, funding, and donations of items where appreciated and enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Bishop Grecco, provincial spiritual advisor Fr. Brian MacDougall and all priests who participated, to the convention planning committee and to Leo Marchildon and the choir at the Basilica for the beautiful music.