WE REALLY NEED CHRISTMAS – PART 3

WE REALLY NEED CHRISTMAS – PART 3

LAST DAYS TO PREPARE We are now in the last days of preparation for Christmas.  We again know all too well that this Christmas will be very different and very challenging.  The pandemic is getting worse despite the good news that vaccines are here.  There is light at...
FAMILY TIES – PART THREE

FAMILY TIES – PART THREE

By Fr. John Jasica WE WILL CHANGE & THIS IS A GOOD THING Everyone fears change, yet this is the one constant in our lives and the Church. All of us constantly grow, adapt and adjust. This occurs at work, school, home and yes in our faith. If we grow then we will...
FAMILY TIES – PART TWO

FAMILY TIES – PART TWO

By Fr. John Jasica WE ARE FAMILY One of the exciting things that has been taking place over the last two months is that pastoral teams from St. John the Divine and St. George meet via MS TEAMS on Thursday afternoons.  We have been sharing our experiences, our hopes...
FAMILY TIES – PART TWO

FAMILY TIES – PART ONE

By Fr. John Jasica THE 1980s SITCOM Do you remember the show FAMILY TIES that premiered on NBC in September 1982?  Of course you do!!  I think everyone’s favourite character was Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox).  The sitcom lasted 7 seasons winning a number of awards...
BUILDING FAMILY

BUILDING FAMILY

By Fr. John Jasica JOHN THE DIVINE & GEORGE PARISHES BEGIN THE JOURNEY TOGETHER “FAMILY OF PARISHES” Back in May 2020, Bishop Fabbro made the final decisions regarding the re-organization of families in the city of London and Lucan.  After several months of...
YEAR ROUND RCIA

YEAR ROUND RCIA

Embracing the gift of technology to teach the faith. By Mary Catherine Bishop, Pastoral Minister   The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), or known in our parish as The Emmaus Road, is the process for individuals to become Catholic and receive the...