Diocesan Communiqué – April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Environmental Health, Ongoing Changes: If we read the headlines, we are aware of a constantly changing environment and much of the news portends a future with more usual events like Hurricane Fiona. We know that change is now affecting every part of the globe, but there is hope that collectively, we can defend ourselves and coming generations from an unpredictable future. Come and hear biologist, Rosemary Curley, share with us what we can do to care for Earth, our common home. This session, at The Living Well, 96 Patterson is on May 1st, 1:30-3:30. A break with a snack is provided. To register email rmd17csm@gmail.com We are SCENT FREE There is no charge for this session however, you are welcome to bring a food item for our monthly in-house Food Bank.

From Decline to Revival: Pastors, diocesan staff, and ministry leaders across Canada share a common desire to reverse the Church’s statistically alarming decline. Externally, the Church grapples with closures, dwindling vocations, and the culture’s waning acceptance of Christian values. Internally, this decline fosters a sense of hopelessness and concern among leaders in the Church today. The call is for every parish to establish a new path forward, grounded in mission and evangelization, to help more people experience Jesus personally and enter the sacramental life of the Church. To confront these challenges together, Divine Renovation invites you to this year’s DR Online Connect: Canada event, “From Decline to Revival: Charting a Path Forward” on Thursday, May 30 where you will:
• Connect with fellow mission-inspired Canadians for a 90 minute conversation
• Learn from Fr. James Mallon who will share effective strategies to guide parishes in transitioning from maintenance to mission
• Be inspired by a parish who will share how they’ve been able to defy the trends
• Engage in dialogue and prayer with each other
• Take your next step in contributing to the Church’s revival and growth
Register today at https://divinerenovation.tfaforms.net/f/DR-Online-Connect-Canada

Kingdom Wholeness… A five-week course to help you find true freedom in Christ and so fulfill your God-given calling and destiny. It is a biblically based approach to health and healing that integrates the latest knowledge from medical science with scripture, healing prayer, and Christian inner healing. Presented by: Integrated Health Transformation Centre (https://ihtc.info) Dates: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, from May 16-June 13 in St. Paul’s parish hall, Summerside. Registration and details: online at stpaulsparish.ca/adult-ministry or email Tawnya at education@stpaulsparish.ca. Cost: $30 total (Pay cash at the workshop or e-transfer to office@stpaulsparish.ca. Please specify event name and use security answer “church”)