Diocesan Communiqué – November 27,  2024

November 27, 2024

Une Crèche Vivante : En voulant apporter de la beauté en cette saison de Noël, l’Équipe Réveil présente le beau projet communautaire de la Crèche Vivante, qui se réalisera au Village Musical Acadien le jeudi 12 décembre (portes ouvrent à 18h30). Il sera ouvert à tous et inclura une activité pour les jeunes, du chocolat chaud, des biscuits, un beau sac cadeau pour apporter à la maison ainsi que l’étoile de la soirée, une petite pièce théâtre avec chants sur la vraie histoire de Noël – La Crèche Vivante! Coût : Gratuit, mais dons appréciés!

A Living Manger : In an effort to bring beauty to the Christmas season, the Réveil Team presents the beautiful community project of the Living Manger, which will take place at the Acadian Musical Village (1745 Route 124, Abrams-Village) on Thursday, December 12th (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). This event is open to all, and will include an activity for children, hot chocolate, cookies, a beautiful gift bag to take home, and the star of the evening, a theatre scene acted out with songs about the true Christmas story! Cost: Free, but donations appreciated!

PEI LIFE is running its annual Stockings4LIFE campaign to offer new moms of 2024 a thank you for saying yes to LIFE! If you would like to honor LIFE, then gift a new PEI mom who has had or who has adopted a new baby in 2024, with a Stocking4LIFE. It is filled with small delights to say how much we appreciate her and her YES to LIFE. Nominations are to be sent by Dec 10 2024 to nominations@peilife.org or see our webpage Programs – PEI LIFE. We need to know her name, baby’s name, how to contact her and your contact info. Stockings are hand delivered before Christmas. You can also call Pat at 902-894-5473.


Our Lady of Hope Retreat Center has an employment opportunity for TWO  permanent part time positions, minimum 16 hours per week, at $17.10/hour.  Please contact Martin  or Earla for details at 902-621-2385 or 902-388-1952.

Pilgrimage to Portugal and Spain: May 19– 28, 2025: Pilgrimage to Portugal and Spain, with visits to Lisbon, Avila, Toledo, Madrid, Zaragoza Montserrat and Barcelona. The cost of CAD 4,730.00 includes all airport taxes, security, fuel surcharges, airfare from Fredericton/Moncton/Halifax, (twin or triple) accommodation, daily breakfast & dinner and professional guides. (Single room supplement – CAD 510.00) INFO: Marie Desjardins at mariedesjardins1949@gmail.com  or 207-868-5027.

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Women’s League Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, December 7, from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at Assumption Parish Centre, 145 Stratford Road. There will be a wide selection  of home-baked goods, jams, pickles, fudge, crafts, holly, Christmas centre pieces, wreaths, gently-used books and  puzzles, ticket sales for draws for gift baskets and a fruit cake, and silent auctions. Local shopping at its best!! Free admission.  Everyone is welcome.