Message from the Rector

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June 16, 2019

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 234) teaches us: “The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them. It is the most fundamental and essential teaching in the "hierarchy of the truths of faith". The whole history of salvation is identical with the history of the way and the means by which the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, reveals himself … "and reconciles and unites with himself those who turn away from sin".

Last Sunday, approximately 50 parishioners gathered for our annual Parish Assembly. The Chairs of our Pastoral Council and Finance Council led the presentation and discussion with respect to the work done by the Councils so far this year. Among other things, the Assembly endorsed changes to the Constitution of the Pastoral Council, which will affect the election of new numbers this year. In essence, the process will move away from an “election process” to a “nomination/selection” process. The text of the amended Constitution is available on our website – basilica.ca. More information will be forthcoming with respect to the nomination of new members for the Pastoral Council. The minutes of the Assembly will be available on our parish website.

Father Kevin