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Welcome! I hope you enjoy our online version of Journey. Check back periodically.
Susan Lett, Editor
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Deacons Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Ordination
by Deacon Philip Carney
On September 2, 1995, Bill Gervais, John Ezard, Bill Heasley, Ralph O’Brien, and Keith Dorschner were ordained by Archbishop Francis Spence to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Kingston. As they celebrate their 25th anniversary of ordination, we offer sincere congratulations to Deacon Gervais and his wife, Ellen; Deacon Ezard and his wife, Jocelyn; Deacon Heasley and his wife, Dorothy; and Deacon O’Brien and his wife, Elaine. Deacon Dorschner passed away in 2014, and we also remember him and his wife, Christine, at this time.
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Hunkered but not Conquered
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A Pastoral Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
With Hope, Faith, and Creativity
by Father Cosmas Ajawara, St. Mary Parish, Carleton PlaceFrom the perspective of a local parish priest, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a lot of pastoral and liturgical responses and changes. During this time, the default setting of parishes and parishioners has been completely altered. There seems to be a sense of confusion as to what lies ahead, both for the duration of this pandemic and even post pandemic.
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Holy Rosary retires its mortgage
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On March 15, 2009, Archbishop Brendan O’Brien consecrated the newly constructed church at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Belleville. Eleven years later, on March 13, 2020, parishioners of Holy Rosary gathered to celebrate the anniversary of that dedication and to retire the mortgage on the church. The original plan had been to burn the mortgage document after Mass in a large outdoor fire, but the wind was gusting so strongly that day that the bonfire was replaced with a simple candle burning during Mass. To commemorate the mortgage retirement, a large window, featuring a picture of the Last Supper, has been installed in the church.
Left: Tony Kelly, Chair of the Parish Finance Committee, lights the mortgage document.
Right: The beautiful new window features prominently in the interior of the church.
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St. Rita's CafeServing up Kindness
Dealing with COVID
During Stage 2 of Ontario’s COVID re-opening plan, establishments could only serve food and drink outdoors. Since we wanted to be able to offer a place for people to relax, socialize (with physical distancing), and eat a nutritious meal, we opened St. Rita’s Café, an outdoor patio on Brock Street.
During the summer, our clientele increased steadily; we currently serve over 500 guests a month.
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From the Office of Family Ministry
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by Sister Lucy Kearney, SP, Coordinator
Every year, the reflection of contributors to the September edition of ‘Journey’ has focused on events that had or were soon to take place in the Archdiocese. The year 2020, with its COVID-19 pandemic, has made event planning impossible and has brought previously unimaginable changes to home, parish, and Archdiocesan life. I am sure that other writers will also address reflections on their own COVID–19 experiences.
“For surely I know the plans I have for you, a future full of hope”. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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From the Liturgy Office
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Reinventing Liturgical Ministry During COVID-19
by Father John Hibbard, Chair of the Liturgical CommissionIt has been six months since news of a pandemic spread across the world, and our lives changed completely. On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Archdiocese joined the rest of the country and the world in closing our churches. The priests of the Archdiocese celebrated Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent in empty churches, and people stayed isolated in their homes. But the priests were not idle. Articles circulated on the Internet about how to respond to the Coronavirus, and these were posted on parish websites. I posted two of them myself: “A Faith Response to the Coronavirus” and “How should I spend my Sundays when public Masses are cancelled?” The Central Deanery had planned a Prayer Vigil to Saint Joseph, Patron of Canada, for March 19th, and its Prayer to Saint Joseph was hurriedly altered to fit the new situation.
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From the Office of Religious Education
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by Mary-Jo MacKinnon-Simms, Coordinator
“Challenges exist to be overcome! Let us be realists,
but without losing our joy, our boldness,
and our hope-filled commitment.
Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary vigour!”Pope Francis The Joy of the Gospel
During these challenging times in our world, the Archdiocese of Kingston’s Office of Religious Education is finding ways to support our faith life through innovation. We are exploring some Fall projects examining the topics of faith and support, and we will be connecting with people though webinars and Zoom sessions. We will also be featuring some of the great work being done by parishioners throughout the Archdiocese. Watch our website and Facebook page for details. If you have recommendations about individuals, groups, and activities that could and should be highlighted, please let me know.
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From the Youth Office
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by Nadia Gundert, Coordinator
This Summer did not turn out quite as we had planned, but, thankfully, we had the opportunity to provide a virtual Totus Tuus summer camp. We were able to hire our young adult missionaries -- Mikaela, Hilton, Jude, Rebecca, Hannah, Abby, and Reuben -- to create online content for young people across the Archdiocese. What a blessing! It was a big learning curve technologically, but what fun we had creating entertaining faith-filled content. Our theme for the summer camp was ‘Totus’ Got Talent’, celebrating everyone’s God-given gifts. Each day, new camp content was shared with participants.
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Journey Publication Dates
Online Publication
Fall Edition 2020: September 12-13; deadline August 17
Winter Edition 2020: December 12-13; deadline November 20To submit articles for publication, contact Susan Lett, Editor susan@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca
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EDITOR
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Susan Lettsusanromancatholic.kingston.on.caAccounting Assistant / Journey Editor / Website Author
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