St Thomas Aquinas~Canadian Martyrs Parish

Parish Events

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:22:31 +0000

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Christian Approach to Death and Dying

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 01:45:04 +0000

Last September, we had a presentation to look at the Church’s teachings related to suffering and dying and the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on doctor assisted suicide/euthanasia. The second stage of our presentation on death and dying will take place on Monday evening June 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church Hall.

Moderator Donna Wheeler/Usher of the School of Pharmacy

Fr. Owen Connolly: "The grace in dying". Connecting our suffering with the Paschal Mystery.

Dr. David Dupere: Palliative Care Physician

Diane Pothier: legal council for Vulnerable persons standard.

In light of the upcoming vote in the House of Commons on Assisted Suicide, this is a great opportunity to gather with other members of the Christian Community for reflection and discussion.

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Ministry Appreciation BBQ

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 01:42:14 +0000

The staff of STACM would like to invite all parishioners who have been involved in serving the parish in someway to drop in for a barbecue at the St. Thomas Aquinas Glebe on Thursday, June 23rd from 4 – 7 p.m. From Sacristans, lectors, family faith teachers, committee members, or any other ministry, please drop in for a hamburger, a drink and for an opportunity to connect with other parishioners and allow the parish staff to say THANK YOU.

Please R.S.V.P to Tracy at the parish office (902-423-3057) so we can plan accordingly.

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Sick and Homebound

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 01:40:51 +0000

If you know of anyone who might not be able to be with us for Sunday Eucharist because of age or illness please let us know. Our Pastoral Care Committee would very much like to visit them on behalf of the Parish. As well if any are not presently on our schedule of Holy Communion please let us know and they will be added to our communion list.

Please phone Tracy at the Parish Office (902-423-3057)

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The Bridge Ministry

Fri, 27 May 2016 00:47:52 +0000

Theme: “JOY”

“For This Day Is Holy, Do Not Sorrow;

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength. Nehemiah 8:10

All are invited and welcome to nourish your spiritual life with us on Friday, June 3rd, 6:45 p.m. – 9 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. This evening is a simple retreat from the world offering us an opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. There will be times of silence for rest and reflection as well as times of praise & worship. For further information please call 902-423-3057.

ALL NIGHT VIGIL – SACRED HEART CHAPEL

Please feel free to join us at anytime during the hours of 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday, June 3rd to visit our Lord at the Sacred Heart Chapel as we have our monthly all-night Prayer Vigil. Entrance to the chapel is at the Jubilee Street door. Knock loudly three times and someone will let you in.

FIRST SATURDAY MASS (ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH)

There will be a 9 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 4th at St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

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Family Faith Formation

Thu, 26 May 2016 17:40:46 +0000

The May Memory Verse is:

“…you are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church…”

*New this year, children in Primary are welcome to join our program. Please note that one year in Level 1 is needed in our program before children receive the sacraments the following year.

For more information contact Mary Thérèse MacDonell, Director of Family and Adult Faith Formation: 902-423-3057 [email protected]

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Mission: Archdiocesan Collection

Fri, 20 May 2016 13:56:21 +0000

The Baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of his public ministry. He began his earthly mission to witness the great love God has for His people. Just as the Apostles were sent out and continued the mission entrusted to them, we too, the baptized, need to go out! We are called to be missionary disciples who pray, proclaim, and serve this mission.

On the weekend of June 4-5, 2016 you are invited to contribute financially to our missionary efforts. The role of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is to serve the people and parishes of the diocese by providing the means to:

Proclaim: Share Christ!
Serve: Minister to those in need!
Pray: Rely on the Holy Spirit!

More information about this Archdiocesan Collection will be sent directly to homes and parishes in the coming weeks. For more information contact: Cathy Driscoll Cainen Ph: (902) 429-9800 ext 308 or email: [email protected]

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Transition Committee Update

Thu, 05 May 2016 20:31:51 +0000

The Transition Committee is encouraged with the progress to date concerning the sale of the Canadian Martyrs site. The next step is due diligence with the preferred purchaser, and at the same time, pursuing the required approval process with the Archbishop and the Vatican. As you can appreciate, this process may take several more months. In the meantime, the Transition Committee is bound by confidentiality obligations surrounding the offers. While this may be frustrating to some, the committee is confidant parishioners will be pleased with the eventual financial outcome.

As well, the committee is beginning work on a process plan for redevelopment of the St. Thomas Aquinas site and those details will be shared with you further, likely in a Parish town hall meeting once we have sufficient detail to report.

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Eventide

Thu, 05 May 2016 19:20:06 +0000

Eventide: A time of Adoration, praise and prayer and witness to what God is doing in our parish and beyond. Eventide, May 13th, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Guest speaker will be Rachel Jacques. Rachel will be speaking on “Discovering Mary As Her Mother and Mother of the Church.” All are invited to attend. Bring a friend. Prayer teams will be available during the evening to pray with people individually. .

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Mother’s Day Pancake Brunch

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:16:56 +0000

Want a break this Mother’s Day? Craving some delicious pancakes and sausage? Come join the STACM youth at Canadian Martyrs Gym this Mother’s Day (May 8^th) for a great fundraising breakfast to celebrate mom (you!). Doors will be open and ready to serve from 10am-2pm. We’ll have pancakes, sausages, fruit, tea, coffee, silent auction, flowers and more! Tickets are available after all Masses and also at the STACM office, $8 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds go towards sending our youth to the Steubenville Atlantic youth conference. Come on out and let us serve you!

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