Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday is the last day of what traditionally was called “Shrovetide,” the week preceding the beginning of Lent. The word itself, Shrovetide, is the English equivalent for “Carnival,” which is derived from the Latin words carnem levare, meaning “to take away the...

Fruit of 30 years of Sowing Bible Seeds in Egypt

Here is a report from Ramez Atallah Director of the Bible Society in Egypt of how God has done wonders amongst the teens of Egypt More than thirty years ago I had the privilege of meeting Bishop Moussa, the newly appointed Coptic Bishop for youth in Egypt. At the time he asked me if I could help with...

Healing through Jesus

Fr. Michael Coutts second talk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2013 7:00- 8:00 PM.  It is entitled ‘Healing Through Jesus’.   Fr. Michael Coutts is a Jesuit of the English speaking Canada Province. Fr. Michael began his early Jesuit training in India. He was then posted to Guyana,...

Bruised Pilgrims

Fr. Coutts will be giving a talk entitled “Bruised Pilgrims”: Friday, Oct. 25 from 7-8 p.m. It will be at the Catholic church and all are welcome to attend! Fr. Michael Coutts is a Jesuit of the English speaking Canada Province. Fr. Michael began his early Jesuit training in India. He was then...

Three Trees Poem

Thanks to a parishioner this is a lovely story for the kids Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing  their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, ‘Someday I hope to be a  treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I  could be decorated...

Prayer of St.Michael the Archangel

This a prayer that can be prayed for the protection of your family and friends in difficult times. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host. by...