by Fr. Jonathan Blake | Mar 16, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
The process of revitalizing a parish is not simple and necessarily requires patience, wisdom and a foundation of love.Pierre-Alain Giffard, Director of Pastoral Work, Pembroke Dioceses Summary of Parish Renewal Committe meeting from March 2. (a follow up to... 
by Fr. Jonathan Blake | Mar 16, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
Our gifts to the church is an act of thanks to what God is doing in our own lives. Good works require funding. Thank you again to all of you who generously donate your time, talents and treasure with our parish family. It is true that the impact of COVID19 affected... 
by Fr. Jonathan Blake | Feb 16, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
It is not what you give up this Lent.It is who you become.Matthew Kelly Next week we begin the Holy Season of Lent. Let us continue praying for each other. Last year I mentioned how I gave up cigarettes. It was easy. Because I don’t smoke. As we prepare to... 
by Fr. Jonathan Blake | Feb 3, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
Thank you to all parishioners who give of their time, talents, and treasures to our parishes. Minutes from Parish Finance Council, January 31, 2023. Attendance: Bernie McDonell, Lorne Stang, Monica McLean, Dean McDonell, Kevin Rayburn, Fred Leroux, Chris Kupczyk Fr.... 
by Fr. Jonathan Blake | Feb 3, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
In church leadership, it’s common for people to stay in their own lanes – often to the point that they end up being illiterate in other’s areas of expertise. What if we aimed to be more well-rounded and able to communicate effectively with each other?Ron... 
by Fr. Jonathan Blake | Feb 3, 2023 | Pastor's Blog
Leadership is not about being the best. Leadership is about making everyone around you better. As parishioners, we all need to be noticed, named, and known. This is what community is about. This is what family is about. Indeed, we all belong to the Church. I see this...
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