PEI Indigenous History: Come and learn some of the history of the Mi’kmaq people of PEI with the Island’s former poet laureate Julie Pellisier-Lush. There will be two sessions at the Martha Spirituality Centre: on Thursdays March 16 and March 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. To register contact Sister Joan at drjoancsm@gmail.com Fee: Goodwill offering to support Centre programs. For more information visit our website: pei-marthas.ca
Dr. Joan Campbell, CSM, is offering five Zoom sessions on the Passion of Jesus every Wednesday from March 1 to March 29 (6:45 to 8:00 pm). We will focus on the Way to the Cross in the Gospel of Mark and the passion narratives in all four canonical gospels. Fee $25. To register contact Sister Joan at drjoancsm@gmail.com. For more information visit our website: pei-marthas.ca
Development and Peace’s Lenten theme is Create Hope: Stand for the Land. This year’s Share Lent Campaign supports 86 projects in 40 countries. Please support our sisters and brothers in the Global South in defending their land and territory by donating generously to the Share Lent Campaign and by learning more from the Mini-magazine and other resources available at www.devp.org/lent/resources. Our Solidarity Workshop takes place on March 19 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, St Pius X Church. The Guest Speaker is Ramy Chan, a partner from Cambodia.
Bishops and Catholic organizations in Canada launch Turkey/Syria Earthquake Emergency Aid Campaign: With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Aid to Church in Need (ACN), Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace-Caritas Canada (DPCC) have launched an emergency aid campaign in response to the destructive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6. If you wish to donate to this Emergency Aid Campaign, you can do so at or call toll free to 1-800-585-6333 Ext 228. Funds raised will be used for food, medical supplies, shelter and other human essentials.
Spiritual Awareness, Fr John Molina will offer a series of talks on spirituality during Lent. Come and explore some insights and ideas on prayer, examination of conscience, divine life, spiritual conversation, etc., Tuesdays February 28, March 7, 14, 21& 28 after 7:00 PM mass. at St Simon and St Jude, Tignish, after the 7:00 PM celebration of the Eucharist. Everyone is welcome.
Ash Wednesday Special Collection (“Bishop’s Projects”): This year’s Ash Wednesday Collection, as in previous years, will be distributed to area men’s and women’s shelters and to local food banks.