Leading Canadian Catholic agency looks ahead to further Ukraine relief efforts.Ottawa, February 23, 2023 — One year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine —which has displaced a third of the nation’s 41 million people, killed, scarred andwounded tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians, and devastated the country’sinfrastructure and economy — CNEWA’s support to itsContinue reading “CNEWA Canada renews support for Ukraine as war enters second year”
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Deacon Guy is taking on the Agape Hunger Awareness Challenge
Hello St Columban Family, Every year, The Agape Centre invites supporters to participate in the Hunger Awareness Challenge to bring awareness to the issue of hunger in our community. From September 19th to September 23rd, Deacon Guy will be taking on the 2022 Agape Hunger Awareness Challenge as well as fundraising for the Agape CentreContinue reading “Deacon Guy is taking on the Agape Hunger Awareness Challenge”
Food Drive for Saint Vincent de Paul
The SVDP has relocated to the newly renovated hut next door to Saint Francis de Sales Parish and has a need for some items to help refill their food bank. As a reminder they are open Tuesday and Friday 9am to 11am Over the next few weeks we will be gathering the following items: Mr.Continue reading “Food Drive for Saint Vincent de Paul”
The Sharing Shelves
The Agape Centre is proud to be part of yet another community collaboration for the benefit of the people we support. Thanks to our community partners we are now offering a community fridge called The Sharing Shelves. This new initiative will be stocked with food and drinks outside of our operating hours for anyone inContinue reading “The Sharing Shelves”
Shoe Drive for Centre 105
One of the support workers at Centre 105 had a great idea –to start collecting used shoes! They are often asked forshoes, as many individuals who visit our program haveshoes that are no longer in good condition. Shoes that aretoo small or that have rips can lead to many problems,especially for those who walk longContinue reading “Shoe Drive for Centre 105”
No Mow May
Hello everyone, Please be patient… we are supporting this initiative that the city of Cornwall is promoting.
Thank you to St. Matthew students
Some of the students and teachers from St. Matthew’s School have been spotted in the neighbourhood, cleaning up garbage. They have not forgotten about us. Super big thank you.
Spring Yard Clean up
Special thank you to everyone who came out to lend a hand getting the yard cleaned up for the summer. We had a great crew that spent some time Raking the lawn, sweeping the steps & walkway as well as getting some branches trimmed up so that we can see the church sign.
He is Risen…
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to put the 2022 Holy Week celebrations together. Here are some photos of the church from this morning.
Entering the Season of Divine Mercy
As a Catholic Community after we journey through Holy Week and celebrate the joy and hope of the Pascal Mystery, we enter into the season of Divine Mercy.All are welcome to celebrate 1) Hour of Divine Mercy, Sunday, April 24th from 3 to 4 P.M. at St. Columban Parish. Please receive the Sacrament of ReconciliationContinue reading “Entering the Season of Divine Mercy”
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