The old violin sat battered and worn, a relic of a forgotten time. Its strings were loose, and the wood was scarred, and the auctioneer’s voice was filled with apathy as he tried to sell it to the highest bidder. But no one wanted it; it was barely worth a
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Next April Feature Speaker: Aimee Bailey on Wednesday, April 5th from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Aimee Bailey is a Knowledge Keeper from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the Spokesperson for The Circle of Turtle Lodge, and an Algonquin College graduate. She holds an Honours Degree in the Humanities from York University
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Once upon a time, there was a man who adopted a loyal dog. The man loved the dog dearly, but as the dog aged, he made a tragic decision. He took the dog to a nearby lake, intending to drown him. In the middle of the lake, he tied a
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When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he. (John 8.1-11) FROM THE DIOCESE We’ve moved! Please note the Diocesan Offices new mailing address effective immediately is: 284 Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. Prayers For the repose of the soul of
Continue readingNext March Feature Speakers: Three Nolans: Brandon, Ted, and Jordan, on Thursday, March 30th from 7-8:30 p.m. Three Nolans is made up of Ted Nolan, Brandon Nolan, and Jordan Nolan. This father-sons trio have all had robust hockey careers with many achievements at all levels. Ted both played and coached
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Loving God and our neighbours is at the heart of evangelization and of what it means to follow Jesus. But how can we make this love tangible in our daily lives? Here are some simple yet effective ways to live in God’s love and communicate it to those around us.
Continue readingAt once the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to walk. (John 5.1-16) FROM THE DIOCESE We’re moving! Please note the Diocesan Offices new mailing address effective March 22, 2023 will be: 284 Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. Please note that there will
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Jesus goes as far as to ask us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. This is a radical and transformative teaching, one that invites us to transcend anger and bitterness and to respond to hurtful acts with kindness and forgiveness. The same forgiveness that
Continue readingNext March Feature Speaker: Christy Jordan-Fenton on Tuesday, March 21st from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Christy Jordan-Fenton spent her early years on a farm near Rimbey, Alberta. Her love of the outdoors began almost from birth and has influenced her in many ways. She now lives on a scenic prairie farm in
Continue readingSo my heavenly Father will not forgive you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart. (Matthew 18.21-35) FROM THE DIOCESE We’re moving! Please note the Diocesan Offices new mailing address effective March 22, 2023 will be: 284 Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. FROM THE
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