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Reflection on VE Day by Burt van Ingen

Next Sunday is May 6th, Victory in Europe Day (VE Day); the 67th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. You can draw inspiration from the Bible, from stories and from legends. The Israelite’s escape from slavery by the Egyptians is a classic example. But you can also derive inspiration from experience by people …

Parish Bulletin – April 29th, 2012

Take a look at our bulletin for this Sunday, April 29th, 2012. Within you will find interesting and informative updates on the parish, information about our financial situation, a thank you to our generous volunteers and an announcement of our newest fundraising effort, “Pennies from Heaven”. Bulletin_April_29th_2012

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Human Trafficking Update

  The Play The Walk, written by Catherine Cunningham-Houston and inspired by Sr. Connie Goulet and her work with women who have been trafficked – is now available on audio and is being distributed this weekend at truckstops in Ontario. Truckstops are common areas for human trafficking. If you want to learn more – please …

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Earth Day

Hey St.Joe’s! Would anyone want to help us make an Earth Day pledge? See the example below from San Jose! A few weeks ago we reported that the Diocese of San Jose’s Bishop Patrick McGrath urged all Catholics to take and/or renew their commitment to the St. Francis Pledge for Earth Day (April 22) this year.  To encourage parishioners, the Diocese’s Catholic …

Parish Bulletin – April 22nd, 2012

Take a look at our bulletin for this Sunday, April 22nd, 2012. Within you will find interesting and informative updates on the parish, information about our financial situation and a reflection from one of the newest members of our community. Bulletin_April_22nd_2012

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John Keyes: April 15th Reflection

Last Sunday at the Vigil, Father Andy began his reflections by noting how surprised everyone was by the resurrection, their disbelief that Jesus could have risen from the dead. Belief and disbelief are at the centre of all three readings today. Belief animates the communitarian approach of the early Christians in Acts and it is …

Parish Bulletin – April 15th, 2012

Take a look at our bulletin for this Sunday, April 15th, 2012. Within you will find interesting and informative updates on the parish, information about our financial situation and a reflection from one of the newest members of our community. Bulletin_April_15th_2012