August 30, 2020
The Season of Creation
is celebrated annually by tens of thousands of Christians around the world between September 1 and October 4-Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. During the Season of Creation, we pray and act to protect God’s creation.
Pope Francis has designated September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
You can join an online prayer service as we begin the Season of Creation. Youth from around the globe will lead this service and offer reflections.
This year’s theme, Jubilee for the Earth, invites us to consider the integral relationship between rest for the earth and ecological, economic, social and political ways of living. This particular year, the need for just and sustainable systems has been revealed by the far-reaching effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
WHEN & WHERE:
September 1, 2020 (10:00 to 11:00 AM)
Season of Creation Global Ecumenical Online Prayer Service
For more information and ways to observe this season, please visit www.SeasonofCreation.org
August 23, 2020
A special collection
Archbishop Lépine has requested that a collection be taken up in all parishes in order to assist those affected by the horrendous explosion in Beirut.
All monies collected will be sent to the Maronite community, who are already working as volunteers on relief efforts in Lebanon.
If you will not be attending Mass this weekend, you can make an online donation directly to Development and Peace – Caritas Canada.
As a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Development and Peace will be participating in the matching fund launched by the Canadian Government and the Humanitarian Coalition to help the people of Lebanon.
June 28, 2020
Our Capital Campaign continues throughout 2020.
Thanks to your generosity and to an anonymous donor who made an exceptional gift, we are doing very well.
If you have not made your Contribution as of yet, why not consider doing so at this time. Whatever the amount, it will be most appreciated and meaningful in helping us reach our goal. LEARN MORE >>>
Printed Psalm Sheets
You can print a copy of the Psalms which we use each Sunday by visiting the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops website: Responsorial Psalm >>>
Food Bank Donation
We have a new tradition in our parish to support the hungry on a more continuous basis. Over 860,000 Canadians visit food banks every month, with over 36% of the donations feeding hungry children.
During the COVID‑19 isolation, please leave your items in a bag at the door of the rectory. Donations will be delivered to St. Willibrord’s parish food bank.
See a list of suggestions for nutritious non-perishable items HERE >>>.