By Brian Buckley, with photos by the Mitani Family In what has become an annual tradition, the Circle of Friends visited the Fortune Farms sugar bush on Saturday, March 25. The turnout was excellent, with over thirty Circle members and friends representing a variety of age groups and backgrounds in attendance. The Fortune family extended … Continue reading Spring, Snow, and Maple Syrup
Circle of Friends Sugar Bush Visit
By Brian Buckley After a two-year hiatus the Circle of Friends resumed its practice of an annual outing to a sugar bush during maple syrup season. On March 26 approximately 25 friends and associates visited Fortune Farms, a family owned and operated sugar bush just outside Almonte. The owners greeted us with their usual warm … Continue reading Circle of Friends Sugar Bush Visit
The Circle of Friends
By Brian Buckley The Circle of Friends was formed in the autumn of 2015 as the Syrian tragedy drew international attention to the plight of refugees in the Middle East and across the globe. A number of people in Holy Rosary Parish and beyond wanted to do something practical to alleviate the suffering. Several possibilities … Continue reading The Circle of Friends
Bring your pets to church… yes, really!
By Marie Nigro Come one, come all, come all creatures great and small to Holy Rosary's 4th Annual Blessing of the Animals! This fun and furry event will happen on Saturday, October 2nd at 2 p.m. on the side lawn of the parish. All animals welcome! Bring a photo of your beloved pet if you … Continue reading Bring your pets to church… yes, really!
Mark your calendars: what’s on this fall
There is a lot going on at Holy Rosary this fall! For more details, pick up a bulletin after Mass or view the bulletin online any time! Sept 19, Sunday - Outdoor Coffee Sunday, Garden Tour and Information on Laudato Si. (Weather permitting.) A socially distanced “Coffee Sunday Lite” – muffins, coffee, tea and cold … Continue reading Mark your calendars: what’s on this fall
An Important Anniversary – Did you miss it?
By Brian Buckley, Circle of Friends Recently an important, if largely unnoticed, anniversary took place. On June 27, 1979 the late Marion Dewar, Ottawa’s 52nd mayor, called together community leaders to discuss the plight of refugees then pouring out of Southeast Asia in unprecedented numbers. The outcome was Project 4000, the largest peacetime mobilization Ottawa … Continue reading An Important Anniversary – Did you miss it?
Sanding Baseboards, Saying a Prayer, and Having a Laugh or Two
By Andrea Fitzsimons May 20, 2021 Volunteering with Holy Rosary Parish’s renovation project for newcomers to Canada has been a life-giving experience. I wanted to share a short update about the project. For those who don’t know me, I am a practicing Catholic, live in Ottawa, love neighbourhood scones and puppies, and talk to everyone … Continue reading Sanding Baseboards, Saying a Prayer, and Having a Laugh or Two
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