The Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) is a branch of the worldwide Franciscan Family. We are single and married women and men. We work, worship, and play in the community where we live. Everyone is invited to join us for our monthly meetings to share Franciscan spirituality. We meet the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, at St. John the Apostle Church Hall of Kingston. For more information, please call JC Trottier at 613-531-2708 or Friar Ed at (613)546-6900 ext. 204.

Looking for a way to celebrate Thanksgiving? This year, Rosary Coast to Coast will be held on Sunday, October 9. Pray the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, the holy rosary and consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary! Gather the children of the world to pray together through the recitation of the rosary, ideally in the presence of our Eucharistic Jesus in our churches. If not possible, pray at home with your families and prayer groups! CONTACT: Angie Carboni PHONE: 416-871-3908 EMAIL: marsha.c@stbernadettesfrc.org

The Women’s Fall Retreat team is hosting a one-day hybrid retreat, both in person and online via Zoom. The retreat will be held at Heritage Hall on the grounds of the Kemptville Campus, 820 Heritage Dr., Kemptville, ON. 13th . Women of all ages are invited to participate. Keynote speaker Beverly Illauq will present three talks relating to Luke 18:1: “Pray always: Do not lose heart.” Day begins with Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Brian McNally, and includes keynote presentations, discussion groups, music and delicious buffet lunch for those attending in person. Participants attending virtually can choose the sessions they wish to attend. Cost: $65 in person; $20 for Zoom version. Info & to register, see www.womensfallretreat.com. Deadline for registration: October 4th. For inquiries please email wfrconnections@gmail.com. For parishes and organizations with social media, here is the Facebook Event that can be shared: https://fb.me/e/22x62SvPW

A hundred years ago, in 1922, J.V. Cleary Assemble 0857 received the Knights of Columbus charter. Everyone is invited to attend the Celebration Mass October 22, 2022 at 5:00pm.