New this Week:
1) The St. John Henry Newman Dinner returns on Oct 4th at UPEI! The Newman Dinner is honoured to have Bishop Joseph Dabrowski as its dinner speaker, with proceeds from the event supporting travel and enrichment opportunities for Catholic Studies students. More information and tickets can be purchased online at www.newmandinner.eventbrite.ca or by emailing rdennis@upei.ca .
2) Getting Married in the Catholic Church? You will need a marriage prep course in order to be ready for this Sacrament. Heart-of-the-Matter Marriage Preparation course offers thought, and opportunity for you to deepen your understanding and meet this requirement. The next course will be offered on Oct 25& 26, 2024 (Friday evening and all day Saturday). It is held at St Francis of Assisi Church in Cornwall. Registration is required in advance. Please contact Pat Wiedemer for details. Patricia.wiedemer@outlook.com or 902-393-6047.
3) Come join us for our parish mission with Redemptorist Father Eugene O’Reilly from September 29 to October 2 starting at 7 pm each evening. The Mission will be held at the Holy Redeemer Church, 3 pond street, Charlottetown.
4) Development and Peace/Caritas Canada invites you to the Fall Action Workshop, 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 29, MacKenzie Room, St. Pius X Church, Parkdale. Theme: Create Hope: Recognizing and protecting the rights of the world’s peasant farmers who provide 70% to 80% of the world’s food. Guest speakers, Danny Gillis, National Council member for Atlantic Canada and Adah Ogbe, animator.
Repeated from Last Communiqué:
1) ALPHA: Curious about Faith? Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Each session has time for connection, a talk, and space to discuss and ask questions. It is not a bible study or a catechism course. It is designed for people without a Church background or for people who wouldn’t describe themselves as Christian. That could include people who have been away from the Church for some time. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there’s no pressure to come back. Mondays from 6pm – 8pm at Stella Maris Parish Centre, commencing September 30 and going until December 9. For more info on how to register, email alpharustico.pe@gmail.com.
2) The 800th Anniversary Feast Day of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Stratford on Tuesday, September 17th at 7 p.m. Presided by Fr. Jim Willick with homily by Fr. Brian MacDougall, hosted by Brother Leo Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order, Montague, celebrating with St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, Cornwall. Everyone is most welcome. Refreshments to follow in the church hall.
5) Christian Life Program by Couples for Christ: Looking for some light in your life? Come and hear talks on Faith, family and your baptismal calling. There are five sessions in total on Saturday evenings, September 14-October 12th from 6:00 -8:30 pm in the MacKenzie Room at St. Pius X Church. For more information, contact Paskee and Julie: paskee.natividad@gmail.com. Use the following link to register: docs.google.com/forms.