Back in September Adam and John Charlton took up boxing. Now at the time, I must confess that I was a little skeptical about these two rather slight young men taking up what to me seems a rough sport. However, I was thrilled to hear of their excitement for their new adventure and pleased at... Continue Reading →
ENGAGED!!
Last night two parishioners got engaged! Jason Burgoin and Lisa Morel have been attending since Christmas and are a great young couple. Lisa is a member of HMCS Hunter. Last night while on Parade, while she thought she was receiving and award, Lisa was given a ring on bended knee. Jason emerged from the woodwork... Continue Reading →
Busy Schedules
Where have I been? Long time with no Blog – SORRY! A Birthday Thursday was my Birthday – I Turned 36! Seemed old to me a few years ago---now I’m in my late Thirties – not so old at all. I had a great day that included a great lunch with my good friends and... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday Alanah!
Eight years ago today I was given a great birthday gift. While she was born a day ahead of my birthday - It was for me a great gift! Born to our friends and parishioners Scott and Rae Anne Shields was Alanah Lori Shields. She was so beautiful then and she is more beautiful now.... Continue Reading →
Not by our planting
You may or may not know Joe Spiteri and Chantelle Caza. They are a couple in our [parish who are about to add to their family. They are leaving tomorrow for Durban, South Africa where they will be adopting JOSEPH MASONDO NATAL SPITERI. He will be called “Nate.” This is great cause for celebration. Joe... Continue Reading →
Let’s Go!
Tonight is “Yuri’s Night.” There are actually parties organized around the world to celebrate the first human flight ever into space. On this day in 1961 space, Yuri Gagarin and on this day in 1981 the first space shuttle was launched. So believe it or not, there are celebrations to mark Yuri’s accomplishment. So what... Continue Reading →
Hildegard von Bingen
Oh fire of the Holy Spirit,life of the life of every creature,holy are you in giving life to forms… Oh boldest path,penetrating into all places,in the heights, on earth,and in every abyss,you bring and bind all togetherFrom you clouds flow, air flies,Rocks have their humours,Rivers spring forth from the watersAnd earth wears her green vigour... Continue Reading →
Henri Nouwen Reflection for Today
This came via email as my daily refelction - I quite liked it - Thought we could all take a page from it. Weather it is me viewing a bishop or others viewing a priest like myself - this is wise and sage advice! Loving Our Spiritual LeadersReligious leaders, priests, ministers, rabbis, and imams can... Continue Reading →
Christ is Risen
Tonight we celebrated the Resurrection in the Easter Vigil! This is a great night in the church as we take the first chance after sundown to give thanks for the Light which dispels all darkness. I always enjoy this liturgy and tonight I really felt my second wind coming on. I have been sick most... Continue Reading →
A great liturgy
We have just completed of Holy Thursday liturgy. Those final moments of making the church stark are very profound. I find that each year I am more and more able to get in touch with the solemnity of Good Friday. Presently there are people in the church praying. They are focused on a 12 foot... Continue Reading →