Our weekly 1-hour Bible Study sessions are at 1pm Thursdays in our parish centre. The Bible Study is currently following Carmelite Saint Thérèse de Lisieux, Doctor of the Church, and her theology of the Little Child, to help us be a child of God. She developed a way of simplicity, doing little things with faith…
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Month of Remembrance
As we approach the end of this season in the Church, and begin to contemplate the Last Things with Christ the King, we experience All Hallow’s eve, the vigil of the Solemnity of All Saints, and All Souls’ – the commemoration of all the faithful departed. In this month of Remembrance, we are encouraged to…
Pope Francis’ Encyclical ‘Dilexit nos,’ on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Francis offers a letter on the devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, from his meditations and appeals in June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart, in advance of the anniversary of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque’s December vision of Christ’s heart of burning charity. See his letter, Delixit nos, here. From the…
Fall Supper Thanksgiving
The Saint Michael’s Fall Supper was successful, with your generosity and with volunteers’ time. Net funds raised including donations, meals, squares, and 50/50 draws amounted to $14,186.98.This Christian hospitality provides fellowship for all ages. A heartfelt thank you to all women, men, and young adults, the surrounding schools, and communities of many cultures. Thank you…
Called to Witness and Proclaim: Canadian Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Evangelization and Catechesis in the Family
‘Families are essential for our church’s mission,’ says the Most Rev. Brian Dunn, Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth, and Chair of the Episcopal Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis. ‘They show testimony to the Gospel in everyday life through love, sacrifice, and mutual care.’ This pastoral letter outlines a Gospel approach for catechesis in the family, catechesis with…
World Mission Sunday October 20
Pope Pius XI in 1926 dedicated the second last Sunday of October to be World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday is a special day that unites Catholics worldwide in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission efforts. This year’s theme, chosen by Pope Francis, is rooted in the Gospel of Matthew:“Go and Invite Everyone…
Syro-Malabar Malayalam Mass 11am Saturday October 26
Father Daris from the Holy Family Syro-Malabar Church in Halifax offered a Malayalam Mass at our Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel. The Syro-Malabar Church is in the tradition of Saint Thomas Christians in India. Come experience this Eastern Rite of the Catholic Church.