Message from the Rector

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August 18, 2019

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

The Steering Committee for the selection process for new members of our Parish Pastoral Council met in July. It was confirmed that the weekend of September 14/15 will be the time when we will have our nominating process. The plan is to have nomination forms available in the bulletin of September 8^th which can be returned in the week following, or on the weekend of September 14/15. We will need to fill four vacancies due to the end of term of two members and the departure of two others who are moving. Please continue to reflect, and pray, about members of our parish community who can serve us as a Council member. The primacy of prayer has been noted by the members of our Committee, believing that the Holy Spirit will guide us in this exercise of community building and leadership.
 
During the summer, the Archdiocese issued a statement indicating that planning continues apace for the eventual amalgamation of our diocese with the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall. It is anticipated that the new diocese, once formed, will be called the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. A committee has been established by the Archbishop for the planning and realization of the union of the two dioceses. All is subject to review and approval by the Conference of Bishops and by the appropriate offices of the Vatican Curia.

Father Kevin