Avon Thames Catholic Family of Parishes

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This weekend we celebrate the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has a Freezer for sale.

Manufacturer: Amana (Whirlpool)
Colour:              White
Condition:         Great
Outside Dimensions:    Height 34.75”  
                                   Width 46”  
                                   Depth 28.5”

The best offer will be considered.  Please get in touch with ahunter@wightman.ca.

Holy Family Retreat House is Open
If you are planning a personal retreat, a small group retreat or meeting, Holy Family Retreat House in Oxley is open and may be able to accommodate your needs. COVID-19 protocols are in place to keep all guests safe. Email hfrh@dol.caor visit their website to find out more.

Employment Opportunities
St. Justin Parish, London, is seeking a full-time Pastoral Minister or Pastoral Worker. The Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes, St. Thomas, is seeking a full-time Receptionist-Secretary and a Communication Coordinator. Details are at this link.

Prayer and Reflection Cards for the Year of St. Joseph – Week Three
Pope Francis identifies the extraordinary attributes of St. Joseph as a “beloved, tender and loving, obedient, accepting, creatively-courageous, working father hidden in the shadows.” (cf. Patris Corde, No 1-7).  We encourage you to spend some time in prayer using: Prayer and Reflection Card #3, St. Joseph, An Obedient Father, which can be found at this link.

Year of St. Joseph - Family Faith Fun Kits Now Available
For the second month, Coordinators of Family and Youth Ministry have come together to create activity packs for students in grades 1-6 and their families. The theme of the August kit is the Year of St. Joseph. Kits include online and offline activities that are faith-based and encourage family connectedness, all while having fun. More information and registration is available here. For more information, please contact familyandyouthministry@dol.ca.

Indigenous Education 
We will try to provide new resources, book titles, articles, videos, etc.) regarding indigenous culture, truth and reconciliation, indigenous treatment in our country etc.  They will be in my flocknote updates and on our website under the heading Indigenous Education.  

Here is this week's link - King’s Campus Ministry - Jesse Thistle, Author From the Ashes Finding the Trail: A Métis Life Overcoming Adversity and Understanding Indigenous Homelessness (a story of hope). https://youtu.be/UqSWixOLKUM

Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen
It is important to remember that we are still in a pandemic and that requirements for physical distancing, using masks, and maintaining sanitation practices have not been removed or lessened. Nothing is changed in our liturgies, with the exception of the possibility for larger numbers to gather, but still limited by the physical distancing.

Because of physical distancing, we will find no change in our numbers; we averaged about 15% capacity from the beginning because of the required distancing.  The only way to increase our capacity at this time is to sign in as larger groups.  For example, there are about 60 spots in St. Joe's; if 60 singles sign in, then we max out at 60 people.  However, if 60 groups of say 2 or more sign in, then we can have more people in Church.  I would encourage you to come in groups as much as possible.

Have a good weekend. 

Fr. David  

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Thank You for your kindness and understanding
during this challenging time. 
Our Staff and Volunteers appreciate your patience.