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[amplifying a post from the Chancery] Dear friends, Many of you are familiar with the catastrophic earthquakes that have hit Venezuela. Following Wednesday’s devastating earthquakes, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada has launched an emergency appeal, calling on Canadians to give generously to help the Venezuelan people. To learn about the work being done and…
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We need your support! The right to adequate housing is a fundamental human right for everyone in Canada. Our Society on Vancouver Island passionately supports this right by offering affordable, supportive and transitional housing solutions that meet the unique needs of our community. By offering affordable and transitional housing, we help people move beyond obstacles,…
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by Jean Allen “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me;” The Greek word for ‘worthy’ in this text is ‘axios’ and axios translates generally into what we expect: ‘fitting or suitable’. But another definition that fits this text even better is: “of equal weight or value’. Are you of…
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From last week (yikes):Dear friends, We have six items to share with you today: Celebrating our St. Andrews High School Grads this JuneJune is a big month in our Catholic schools as we reach the end of the school year. We want to take some time to specifically recognize our Grade 12 graduates at St.…
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The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Thrift Store at 2784 Claude Road in Langford is in urgent need of volunteers. Duties include sorting donations, pricing items and stocking the shelves By volunteering you are directly supporting local community programs such as food assistance, advocacy, women’s and seniors programs. Volunteering is fun and stress free,…
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by Jean Allen Last week we heard about Jesus sending his apostles out to heal the sick and raise the dead etc. The Gospel for this week is a continuation of his instructions and it would seem he was not only instructing them as to what to do in the mission he had just given…
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by Jean Allen Are you ever afraid Jesus will ask you to do something you’re not ready for? The disciples may have been a little dismayed that Jesus was sending them out to cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers and cast out demons. Easy stuff, right? Jesus had anointed them with the…
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by Jean Allen “Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” (Second reading, 1 Corinthians) Participation in the Body and Blood of Christ was never meant to remain only a ‘me and Jesus’ moment. It beautifully starts out that way as we give…
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Dear friends,We have five items for you, Bishop Gary shares reflections on Magnifica Humanitas on CBC RadioPope Leo’s latest encyclical on AI is making waves across the globe, raising big questions about technology, humanity, and moral responsibility. Here in our own community, Bishop Gary shared his perspective on the encyclical and what this means for…
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Looking for ways to serve those in need? This just in from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island: six more ways to help. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESSouth Island Here are meaningful ways to serve our neighbours in need in our area. Please consider volunteering and adding these to your conference’s Menu of Vincentian Activities…
