PARISH NEWS
SENIORS MASS & LUNCHEON
Seniors Mass & Luncheon is back! On September 20, all seniors are invited to join us for 12pm Mass, followed by fellowship and good food. There is no cost to attend, so invite a friend! Our September speaker is Marg Shea Lawrence.
Registration closes at 12am on September 14 in order to give enough time to calculate meal numbers. Click here to register.
FIRST PREP 2023-24 – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
We are excited to announce Sacramental Preparation for 2023-2024! Our First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion preparation sessions will begin this Fall 2023. Visit the First Prep page for exact dates or to register. There will also be a chance to meet the First Prep team in person on Sunday, October 1 after the 11am Mass. They can answer any questions and help with registration.
BAPTISM PREP 2023-24
Are you looking to have your child baptized?
The Baptismal Preparation Team prepares parents for the Baptism of their child. During three sessions, you’ll dive deeper into the beauty of the sacrament of Baptism, and discuss how to raise children in the faith.
Check out our Baptism page for full dates and registration forms.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
SISTER SHOWER – SERVANTS OF THE CROSS
The Servants of the Cross would like to invite you to a Sister Shower for their newest Applicants: Anna Lise Painchaud & Cathy Murigu. Join them for games, testimonies, and treats.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 9th, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Venue: Servants of the Cross Home, 33 Aurora Cres, Ottawa
Please RSVP by Sept. 5th to programs@servantsofthecross.ca OR Call 613-729-8710
Find their wish lists here: www.servantsofthecross.ca
COMPANIONS OF THE CROSS – PROMISE RENEWAL MASS
On August 28, join the Companions of the Cross at St. Maurice Parish for a 7pm evening Mass as the seminarians renew their promises to the Community. This is an amazing opportunity to engage with the Community as there will be a light reception in the Atrium following Mass.
Please keep the following seminarians in your prayers as they mark this step in their journey to the priesthood:
- Dulitha Amarasingha
- Eran Amarasingha
- John Brundage
- Gabriel Gauthier
- Karl Hartman Michael Horianopoulos
- Manas Khurana
- Goerge Leberio
- Matthew Marin
- Sebastian Muggeridge
- Tim Silver