Posted by on Jun 25, 2019 | 0 comments

Congratulations to our new...

Congratulations to our newly confirmed members of the parish!
Congratulations to our candidates, Shannon Buckley, Byrin Buckley, Hope Buckley, Alysson Capulso, Aliyah Capulso, Kierra Mandeville, Rochelle Smith, Tarek Leahy-Chicot and two other individuals, who were confirmed by Bishop Jon Hansen on Sunday, June 16! The Sacrament of Confirmation is the last initiation sacrament which continues the individual’s journey from baptism and brings them deeper into...
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Posted by on Jun 11, 2019 | 0 comments

What does Jesus “des...

What does Jesus “descended into hell” in the Apostles’ Creed mean?
The answer to this question was in the bulletin two Sundays ago and I thought it was very interesting. It was something I hadn’t taken time to think about, I just said the words and accepted it without questioning. I thought I would share it again here because likely I’m not the only one who needed more background on a prayer we say, at the very least, weekly at Mass and whenever we pray the...
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Posted by on May 29, 2019 | 0 comments

High Level Wildfires

High Level Wildfires
As the Chuckegg Creek and Steen River wildfires in the High Level Forest Area continue to burn out of control, as High Level residents begin a second week of being unable to return home after being evacuated on May 20, and as the communities of Paddle Prairie, Meander River, Bushe River, and Chateh and areas of the Mackenzie and Northern Lights counties have now also been evacuated, our parish stands in...
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Posted by on May 26, 2019 | 0 comments

Eucharistic devotion

Eucharistic devotion
This Tuesday we have been called to pray for palliative care. Sister Maggie, in her announcement in Mass today, asked parishioners to sign up for one hour of adoration of the blessed sacrament. So, what does this mean? Eucharistic devotion is an extension of the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which occurs in every Mass: “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world....
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Posted by on May 26, 2019 | 0 comments

12 Hours of Prayer for Pal...

12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada has called on all parishes in the country to hold 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care. In line with this initiative, our parish CWL is organizing its “12 hours of prayer” day, from 7am to 7pm on Tuesday, the 28th of May. Someone has to be in the church at every moment during this 12 hours. Please sign the sign-up sheet in the church’s foyer. Even if you can...
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Posted by on May 21, 2019 | 0 comments

Bishop Jon Hansen will be ...

Bishop Jon Hansen will be visiting Our Lady of Assumption
The bishop of the diocese (Mackenzie-Fort Smith diocese), Bishop Jon Hansen, will be coming to Hay River/Katlodeeche on a three day visit, from Friday, June 14th to Sunday, June 16th, 2019. During this time, he will administer the sacrament of confirmation to some of our parishioners who have been preparing for it, as well as the First Holy Communion and Baptism to individuals at St. Anne’s parish...
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Posted by on May 12, 2019 | 0 comments

Fourth Sunday of Easter (G...

Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)
Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52 Second Reading: Revelations 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel: John 10:27-30   “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”  John 10:27 The parable in the Gospel today brings to our attention three consoling truths: Christ gives His life for His sheep; He remains with them constantly through the bond of grace; He...
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