Memorial Concert, 7 pm Sunday, November 20th at St Francis of Assisi Church in Cornwall: This special evening, hosted by the parish’s Knights of Columbus council, will be an opportunity for current and former parishioners, living on- and off-Island, to make a donation in honour of loved ones who have passed. Memorial candles will be lit before each song and the names of those loved ones being honoured will be read. The concert, featuring 20 talented singers and musicians, will be live-streamed. A personal invitation and donation card can be emailed or posted to your home by contacting basilfavaro@gmail.com or 902-569-8826.
Our Diocese of Charlottetown has received a bequest from an estate of $382,000. These funds are to be used for the education of priests. Already, one of our parish priests has utilized these funds to receive training in the area of addictions services. Furthering the education of our parish priests provides benefits to all parishioners across Prince Edward Island. If you are considering a Gift to your Parish or Diocese now or at estate planning time, please visit us at www.dioceseofcharlottetown.com and click on the “Donations & Planned Giving” quick link.
“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” Ernest Hemingway –Building Relationships of Trust: Trust is important in all relationships, whether they are family, friends, colleagues, neighbours or community. Some think trust comes naturally, and that it is either there or it is not. In reality, trust is always changing; it can be built or hurt with any action or conversation. This presentation and discussion will introduce some of the many ways we can build trust. Gillian Nichol will offer this presentation on Wednesday, November 2, 1:30-3:00 p.m. at The Living Well located in Martha Place at 96 Patterson Drive, Charlottetown. To register please email Sister Rosemary at rmd17csm@gmail.com.
Join Professor Dr. David Deane on Saturday, November 26, at 10:00 am for a lecture entitled “Why is the Church dying, and what can we do about it?“ Dr. Deane teaches courses in areas such as Christology, the doctrine of God, the Holy Spirit, early Christian thought, moral theology, atheism, anarchism, and Roman Catholic theology and apologetics. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Catholic programming at Atlantic School of Theology. This event will be held in-person in the Knights of Columbus meeting room at St Dunstan’s Basilica or you can join via zoom. Please RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/SXUEMLhF5Z or contact Lydia at lydia.hood@astheology.ns.ca or 902-430-7662.
Registration for Leave Everything and Pray (LEAP) Retreats is now open! These retreats are taking place across the Diocese for high school students (grade 10-12), and will include fun, talks, and prayer. Dates and times vary for each location. For more information on specific events, including registration, visit: https://youth.dioceseofcharlottetown.com/leave-everything-and-pray-leap-retreats/
World Youth Day at Home is happening! Join the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office and UPEI Chaplaincy Centre in celebrating World Youth Day in our Diocese on Sunday, November 20th, at 1:00 pm. We will gather at UPEI for music, talks, and prayer, before walking to St. Dunstan’s Basilica for Mass at 5:00 pm. High school youth, young adults and the young-at-heart welcome! Registration encouraged. For more information and registration, visit https://youth.dioceseofcharlottetown.com/world-youth-day/
The Latin American Mission Program invites everyone to the Daniel O’Hanley Memorial Lecture, November 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of the Assumption Hall, 151 Stratford Road, Stratford. People who are unable to attend in person may join on Zoom. The theme is: Taking Action for Migrant Workers’ Rights: The Challenge in Front of Us. The presenters are Eliza MacLauchlan and Ryan MacRae, coordinators of Cooper Institute’s migrant worker program. Pre-register latinamericamissionprogram@gmail.com before November 9, 2022. Please note: In the email address, it is america, not “american” or call Marie Burge 902-894-4573. Indicate if you are attending in person or by Zoom.
The long-standing association between macabre organ music and Hallowe’en is celebrated Sunday October 30 at 7 pm at St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral in Charlottetown, when the Royal Canadian College of Organists presents “Spook Organa!”, an evening of creepy stories and music performed by Don Fraser, Leo Marchildon (Diocese of Charlottetown Director of Music), Tom Loney, Clement Carelse and Jason Chen. Admission is by free will offering. Children 12 and under are asked to bring along a canned good for the food bank and those who come in costume will receive a complimentary treat bag.
The Annual fall Workshop of Development and Peace-CARITAS Canada takes place on Zoom from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 30. The theme is People and Planet First. Join our guest speakers, Adah Ogbe and others for up-to-date reports on: due diligence campaign, actions to lift millions out of poverty, relief to countries hit by war, famine, drought and more. For information, call 902-969-2693.
There will be a Men’s Cursillo Week-end November 3-6th and a Women’s Week-end November 10-13th. To be held at Marguerite Bourgeoys Retreat Centre in Summerside. Cost of $150 per person. For more info, please contact Bonnie at brhood12@hotmail.com or visit the Cursillo website www.peicursillo.com.
A new Catholic Facebook group for Island Catholics to provide support, encouragement and community: Please find us on Facebook Groups “Catholic PEI ” or message Faber at faberpei@yahoo.ca for further info.
Following the recent passing of his father, Charles, we are saddened to hear that Father Brad Sweet now also mourns the loss of his mother, Rita, who died last week. Please keep Father Sweet in your prayers during this difficult time. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.