I want to highlight a number of things that happened this past week:
1) I want to acknowledge all the work that was put in to hosting Fr Chris Alar – members of the leadership team worked very hard to organize this one night and very big event! The church was packed and Fr Altar gave an excellent presentation on Eucharistic Miracles and the Mass. Father’s presentation is on our CC YT page so I recommend you viewing it for good solid spiritual formation.
2) This past week we relaunched the After Mass Socials which began outside of the Church and this coming week will resume in the Parish Centre. I want to encourage every to come out after the 9 & 11am Sunday Masses. As mentioned in a previous podcast Annie has passed the reigns to Mary and Melisa. This is a great example of Multiplying Leaders and Engaged Disciples + Evangelical Hospitality.
3) The Food Fest – the weather was beautiful (thank you Bl Don Alavro) and many people came out. The kids were running around (which was great to see), lots of children got a pony ride and the food was also very good. Big shout out to Annie, Adelia and the many people who helped them organize and make this Fest possible.
I prayed (a lot of others too!) asking for the rain to be held off till 5 or 6. Now – to be sure – God cannot be strong-armed and God has the absolute right to say “no” or “not now” but today God granted a gift. You could attribute it to luck but everyone knows I don’t believe in luck! God granted an nice day for the children and so the adults enjoyed it!
4) RCIA was launched last week – the candidates have taken Alpha and 1st level of Faith Studies – this is in accord with our Vision … too many going through RICA and are not prepared. We are now requiring the discipleship pathway
