Development and Peace – CARITAS Canada’ annual Solidarity Sunday Workshop, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Sunday March 29, St. Pius X Church, Parkdale. Speaker: Adah Ogbe, M.A., Intn’l Development, D&P animator. Title: “Caring for our Common Home: The Amazon and the Global South.” Sharing table. All Welcome.
Nurture Life, Oppose Death on Demand! Contact Your Member of Parliament Today! The federal government has tabled legislation to expand what they refer to as medical assistance in dying but is more accurately called euthanasia/assisted suicide. More than 13,000 Canadians have been euthanized since 2016. New legislation would make assisted death available to those without life-threatening illnesses including those with disabilities and those no longer capable of making decisions for themselves. Some Canadians may even be euthanized on the same day they make the request. Visit www.helptheliving.ca to send a letter (prepared for you) to your Member of Parliament expressing deep concern. The process takes less than 5 minutes. More information can also be found at: www.archtoronto.org/euthanasia. We continue to pray and advocate for the vulnerable among us.
Facebook Mass from Kensington: If you’re not feeling 100% during this cold and flu season you’re welcome to look in on Sunday Mass from St. Mary’s Holy Family Church in Kensington. Sunday Mass is at 9 AM and can be watched live or anytime at your convenience. https://www.facebook.com/francis.a.jay
We are all stewards of the resources, abilities and opportunities God has placed in our care. Your Parish and Diocese are grateful for your assistance in carrying out the work of the Church in our community. If you wish to remember the Church’s mission and consider a Gift now or at estate planning time, please visit us at www.dioceseofcharlottetown.com and click on the “Planned Giving” quick link.
Lenten Scripture Study: Join Fr. Martin Carter for a look at three major themes of St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans as follows, on March 18 (The Gospel of Salvation), March 25 (Salvation in Christ and the Spirit), April 1 (A New Way of Life in Christ), 7:00-8:15 pm in the McMahon Room at Our Lady of the Assumption, Stratford. All welcome.
PEI Pilgrimages Ltd., a non-profit organization, will lead a pilgrimage to visit Our Lady of the Cape Shrine at Cap de la Madelaine in Quebec from May 15-18. The cost per person for double occupancy is $575, or $660 for single, HST incl. Children 16 and under are ½ price when accompanied by an adult. Price includes travel by bus as well as 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners at the Madonna Hotel. Please submit your deposit of $100 with registration to secure your seat, with the balance being due by April 30th. Register early – limited spaces. Registration forms available by emailing Gary Clow garyclow42@gmail.com. For further information contact Gary Clow at 902-569-3945, Ken Campbell at 902-566-2914/ campbellken4@gmail.com or Joe Drane at 902-940-5871/ ritadrane@yahoo.ca.
Does life seem overwhelming at times? Perhaps you need a place to take a breath, slow things down, and surround yourself with God’s gift of peace. Cursillo weekends are taking place from April 16-19th for Men and April 23-26th for Women at Marguerite Bourgeois Retreat Centre, Summerside. For more information regarding the upcoming Men’s and Women’s Cursillo Weekends, please contact Tony Gallant @ 902-432-7774 or Bonnie Hood @ 902-940-6706.
Please join the Sisters of the Sacred Heart for an HOUR of ADORATION every Sunday of Lent (except March the 29th). COME let us WORSHIP together at the Sacred Heart Convent, 403 Granville Street, Summerside, from 3 until 4 pm – everyone, young and old, is invited and most welcome!
Martha Spirituality Centre (902-367-3103 or message srgemma@eastlink.ca) Benevolent Universe – a video series on Thursdays at 7 pm March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23. Must register. Cost is $30 for the series or $10 per session.
Pray for justice this Lent by participating in the Steps to Justice Solidarity Walk on Sunday, March 15th. Hosted by the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre and Diocesan Youth Office, we will walk in solidarity and pray for the environment. Gather at 4:00 pm at the Chaplaincy Centre, UPEI Campus. Walk will conclude by 5:30. Participants are welcome to join the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre community for Sunday Mass at 6 pm. This event is open to all.
Steubenville Atlantic is happening July 3-5, 2019. Join hundreds of other youth from across Atlantic Canada for a weekend of friendship, fun, and faith. Registration is now open. The early bird cost is $200, and only available until March 25th. For more information or to register, contact your Group Leader or Lauren at youth@dioceseofcharlottetown.com .
Join Worldwide Marriage Encounter this spring for a weekend of meaning, rediscovery and love for husbands and wives: April 3-5, 2020 at Our Lady of Hope retreat Center in Stanley Bridge, PEI, and on June 5 – 7, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Monastery, Nova Scotia. For more information, email renewmarriage@gmail.com or text or call 902-314-8541.