Wonderful Wednesday

I know that Stephanie is back in town - when I get reminders that I have not Blogged!
Last Saturday we had "Bring Dad" to LifeTeen - and even my own dad was there.  Even though he had returned home from a trip to Ireland on Tuesday - he was back in Toronto on Friday night to take my Sister to the Catholic School Board Staff Arts play - it is their little tradition to go to the 2 plays each year and the Christmas Concert each December.

So I convinced him to stay on and attend LifeTeen Saturday night. After a nice dinner and a competition to build the tallest tower with straws and a limited amount of tape, we had a teaching on St. Joseph - the earthly Father of Jesus.  We then each made prayer cards - wallet sized - that would be our own personal prayer asking for St. Joseph's intercession. The night concluded with the litany of St. Joseph, and a prayer around the Altar. St Joseph is often pictured with 2 turtle doves which indicates that he was not rich - when he took Jesus to be circumcised and Mary to be purified at the Temple he offered the sacrifice of two turtledoves, allowed only for those who could not afford a lamb (Luke 2:24).

Sunday - Father's Day - was also Deacon Robert's 12th Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate! Thankfully his wife - Gabrielle - remembered! CONGRATS DEACON ROBERT!

Monday evening I attended the Annual general Meeting for Caledon Community Services. As a board member it was impressive to see how many people come out to the meeting. The program was also excellent - with speakers who have been served by different parts of the agency (Life for Youth and Crisis Care Counselling).

The keynote speaker was Mr. Alvin Rebick of Food Share, who addressed the ways that food brings community together and how it creates multiple opportunities to help people find their way.  Yesterday evening I was at a local meeting that was hosted by the Central West LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) in order to gain community input on local issues of health care. While there was a small number of people, there was some very good conversations.

This week we begin our Graduation celebrations for our elementary schools. This year will be our last participation in the ceremonies at Robert F. Hall Secondary School. June 2013 will mark the first Graduating class for St. Michael Catholic Secondary School.

Peace