URGENT LETTER FROM

THE MOST REVEREND BISHOP GARY GORDON

on

Federal Consultation  on

"Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Eligibility Criteria and Request Process" 

Click on the photo of the Bishop to read his letter.

2019 BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL - IMAGINE!

Thank you to all those who have pledged!!

We have reached our $40,000 Diocesan Goal for our Parish

2019 Pledges to DEC 18:  145 gifts for  $41,985      

TRINITY CATHOLIC’S CWL

“Come and join us on Tuesday, January 21st at 7pm and find out what members of the Catholic Women’s League are doing to unite women to grow in faith and promote social justice through service to the church, Canada and the world."  

CWL FUNDRAISER

The Parish CWL is selling Books with coupons for Vancouver Island

for $27 each, includes tax.

Louise Coombe 250.756.9625 has books for distribution. 

Or look for us in the foyer after Mass. 

CHRISTIAN UNITY - CLOSING SERVICE

Every year between January 18 – 25, Christians around the world are invited to celebrate a Week of Prayer for the unity of all Christians and to participate in jointly organized ecumenical services.

This year, you are invited to the closing service that will be held here at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre on Sunday, January 26th at 2 pm. A reception will follow.

In attendance will be the Very Reverend Dr. Logan McMenamie, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of BC, Most Reverend Gary Gordon, Bishop of Victoria, Reverend Terry Richardson of Hope Lutheran in Nanaimo, and Reverend Foster Freed of Trinity United Church, Nanaimo.

For more information go to www.weekofprayer.ca/.

If you are able to, we are in need of some sweet treats to share at the reception, as it is the NEC which is hosting we are asking both TC and TU members:) Please bring items to the Church by Friday January 24th. 

DIOCESAN PASTORAL CARE TRAINING

When we visit the lonely, sick, injured, elderly, and dying, in their homes, or hospitals, retirement centres, and long-term care facilities, we are living out our baptismal identity.

Lay pastoral care visitors can assist their pastors by helping to share Christ’s healing love and compassion with those in need

by offering friendship, encouragement, the ministry of presence, and,

when requested, prayer, and Holy Communion.

Sessions are being held at Ascension Parish in Parksville

on Saturdays from 10am – 3pm and are free.

Please bring a bag lunch to each session. Coffee and Tea will be provided.

A Certificate of Completion is provided to those who attend all 4 sessions.  Contact the parish office to register: (250) 248-3747 or ascensionparish@shaw.ca 

February 1st Session 1: The Healing Ministry of Christ ,

March 7 Session 2: Listening & Communication and Mental Health, 

April 25 Session 3: The Grieving Process and Ministering to Families,

May 9 Session 4: Who am I as a Pastoral Care Visitor? 
 

VALENTINE DINNER

Trinity United Church

are hosting their Roast Beef Dinner,

Friday February 14th at 6pm.

 Tickets are $25 each and available at the office. This is a licensed event.