On the 24 May 2015, Pope Francis signed the encyclical Laudato Si’: On the Care for Our Common Home, which called upon not only Catholics all over the world, but the entire global community to recognize how every person is profoundly connected and dependent on one another, as well as on the natural world in which we all live. Read more at https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/celebrate-5th-anniversary-of-laudato-si-with-a-special-anniversary-year-24-may-2020-24-may-2021/

The Knights of Columbus at St. John the Apostle Parish are having an on-line auction of Arts and Crafts and other wonderful things. The auction goes live on Nov. 16 and closes Dec. 11. Please visit the site to view the items available: http://biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=24323. Info: Mike Proctor 613-726-9560.

Every Sunday from 8-9PM Eastern Time, Project YM Live features awesome international Catholic speakers, great music, games, inspirational messages, and more. The link https://projectym.com/WATCH is live on Sunday evening; teens will need to submit a parent’s email to join. No pre-registration is required.

During this time of isolation, Marriages for Mary is now offering an online Marriage Preparation retreat course. Contact Gerard/Rita for more information. marriagesformary@gmail.com

On the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, Thursday, December 3. Please watch the Friday Facts for further details on the live-streaming.

Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about life, faith and meaning. General info on Alpha: www.alphacanada.org. St. Monica & St. Andrew’s (https://saintmonicaparish.ca/event-items/alpha-experience-online-via-zoom/; 727-1067 ext. 221), Thurs., Sept. 17 – Dec. 3, 8:00 – 9:15 p.m.

Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about life, faith and meaning. General info on Alpha: www.alphacanada.org. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (ihmparish@rogers.com; 613-733-9636) beginning Thurs., Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about life, faith and meaning. General info on Alpha: www.alphacanada.org. St. John the Apostle (SJALitCom@yahoo.ca; 613-820-7852), beginning Thurs., Sept. 17, 7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom, Fri., Dec. 4, 7:00 pm. Registration is $15, with all proceeds benefitting ASM, an independent Catholic school in Limoges. The theme for the event is "The Stars and the Sea" and is inspired by the school's name. Prizes for the highest scores! To RSVP email patrickobrown@yahoo.ca.

With Miriam Wright, an international speaker for Unbound. In Cornwall for two Saturday mornings, Dec. 5 & 12, 9 am – 12 noon. Discover deeper faith and inner healing in the Advent season. This 2-part workshop is for all men and women who are searching for more peace and joy through deeper faith and trust in Christ. Discover the path to a more abundant life which releases you from destructive patterns related to emotional wounds and sinful choices. Attend in person at the Agora Catholic Center, Cornwall or through ZOOM. Cost: $20 for both sessions. Register here.