A Living CHRISTmas Journey, at Sacred Heart Parish, Alberton, December 16 and 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. is an opportunity to slow down and focus on the real Christmas story: the story of the Nativity, of Mary and Joseph’s journey, of the shepherds’ fears, and the angel’s reassurance of news of great joy, of the significance of Jesus Christ being born in a manger in a humble stable. The story of the Nativity is a spiritual experience, not an evening of entertainment. It’s an opportunity to broaden our experience of Christmas, to encounter spiritual growth, to understand the real, original meaning of Christmas, to demonstrate to children what Christmas is really about…so much more than the stockings and packages full of toys. Through “Live Scenes” and listening to readings from Luke’s Gospel, you will be moved by the gift of Christ in our lives, and experience the joy of the blessing of Christmas.
Advent Service of Light at the Martha Spirituality Centre: Come join us at the Martha Spirituality Centre (SDU Place on Great George Street) for an evening of Advent prayer and reflection around light on Thursday, December 15th at 7 pm. We pray for light to permeate our hearts, engender reconciliation, and to heal the earth. All are welcome. Donations are accepted for the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry.
Diocese of Charlottetown Clergy Appointments: The following appointments are effective January 1st, 2023: Fr. Raju Chebattina has been granted temporary leave to do ministry in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. Fr. Andrew MacDonald has been appointed Pastor of St. Mary’s (Montague) and Parochial Administrator of St. Michael’s (Iona) and St. Paul’s (Sturgeon).
A Planned Giving Good News Story – Recently our diocese received a bequest from an estate of $26,000. The bequest is to be used for general purposes. These types of gifts are much appreciated as they provide the flexibility to be used where the need is greatest.
The annual 2023 PEI Catholic Girls Bursary Application for Catholic Girls and Women attending College or University Institutions is now available in your parishes or online @ the CWL’s PEI website at cwlpei.ca. This Bursary is administered by the PEI Provincial Catholic Women’s League of Canada (CWL). The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023.
Heart-of-the-Matter Marriage Prep Course will be offered on Jan 13/14, 2023 in Charlottetown. If you are planning to get married this summer you will need to prepare. This course is for engaged couples and runs Friday evening and all day Saturday. (Sunday would be the storm day). For more information email: Pat at patricia.wiedemer@outlook.com or texting/calling: 902-393-6047. Please register early as space is limited.
YOU CAN HAVE A CHRISTMAS FULL OF PEACE: Most people spend the time leading up to Christmas feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck. Caught in the complexity and busyness of the holiday season, we end up striving for all the things that aren’t worth having. It’s no wonder the beauty, meaning, joy and life-changing power of Christmas has become lost! This year, do something different. Reclaim the peace that can only come from simplicity this Christmas. Sign up for Dynamic Catholic’s BEST ADVENT EVER and receive short, inspiring videos in your inbox every morning to help you focus your day on what matters most. Each day you’ll be encouraged to stop doing what robs peace and start doing more of what brings joy! Go to https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/advent.html