From the Pastor's Desk:
Allow me to reminisce - I remember it very clearly. As a family we did it every year, and with no exceptions. My job, once I was old enough, was to buy all the candles that we were going to need. Sometimes I had to stand in a long line up as there were many others trying to make the same purchase. Then, around 5 in the evening we would head for the cemetery. Our cemetery was usually an empty place, not a favourite choice for an evening stroll. But on this one day a year it wa
From the Pastor's Desk:
As many of you know I am a fan of motorcycles, which is why in my free time I enjoy watching videos about motorcycles. I haven’t watched TV in a long time, but I have consumed a considerable number of motorcycle videos on YouTube: everything from instructional repair videos to motorcycle adventure trip videos. In watching these I have learned that many people work on and ride motorcycles as a way of dealing with their mental health issues. This is especially true for men,
From the Pastor's Desk:
A week ago Bishop Crosby sent a letter addressing the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the entire letter on our website: under COVID-19 updates. In his letter Bishop Crosby reiterated the importance of following the protocol we’ve had in place since our churches reopened. I know that there are some who question the effectiveness of these measures, and refuse to participate. Only history will tell us if these were effective or not, but in the meantime our Cat
The Mask Debate
When the whole COVID-19 pandemic first reared its ugly head in Canada, I went around saying, I’m not afraid of this disease, I’m a healthy person, bring it on. Then the nightly news began to build with horror stories – numbers soared, death totals climbed. There was so much uncertainty in the beginning – what were the actual symptoms; what were the effective practices to follow? As time went on and we learned more about this disease, my opinion changed. I was still unafraid o
From the Pastor's Desk:
COVID-19 has forced us to change the way we interact, by implementing social distancing and proper hygiene. More of us stay home these days, as we try to be respectful citizens and responsible during these difficult times. Churches had to find new ways to connect with people, and we have certainly tried our best to offer ways to still come together as a parish, through online activity. Thankfully, we have been allowed to have Mass, even as we continue to follow safety guid