New this Week:
Did you know that the Diocese, through the generosity of our parishioners, has been able to donate over $60,000 in the past two years in support of great community groups like Blooming House, Bedford MacDonald House, and the Food Bank? In addition, we have recently donated $11,500 to the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth in support of their efforts to construct temporary shelters for the homeless. The Diocese thanks you for your continued support! As you may know, the need for support is greater for many people this year. If you are able, please consider giving to local charities and efforts to support people in need at this time.
Repeated from Last Communiqué:
Knights of Columbus film, St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father – now available online at no cost to help maintain and nurture devotions to St. Joseph. A Providential renewal has come upon the Church with respect to understanding and praying to St. Joseph. To help the faithful in continuing their devotion to St. Joseph, the Knights of Columbus is offering its newest film, St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father, for all to watch – at no cost. Since its launch, the film has received raving reviews and is rich in inspiring testimonials, including these powerful words from Most Rev. James Wall, Bishop of Gallup, New Mexico, “If you have a devotion to St. Joseph, strengthen that devotion. If you don’t, you should have one,” andthese from Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, “The example of St. Joseph teaches us that we really find ourselves when we live for others.” Visit www.kofc.org/stjoseph to watch the film or learn more. Know someone who could benefit from joining the Order? Visit or share kofc.org/joinus for details.
Synod 2021-2023: The word ‘Synod’ comes from two Greek words: “syn” meaning with/together and “odos” meaning way/path/road. So literally, ‘synod’ means journeying together. With this Synod process, the Church is practicing how we journey together in faith.
A new book entitled Historic St. Mary’s: A Brief Account of Three Indian River Churches, 1814-2020 is available for the purchase price of $20. Anyone interested may request a copy from the author, Indian River native Bertha Campbell, at bertha.campbell@gmail.com or by phoning 902-439-3297.