the Church in St. John's
and Around the World
September 2024
The Season of Creation
September 1 - October 4
Celebrated from September 1 to October 4 (the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi), the Season of Creation is a time when Christians throughout the world unite in prayer and action for the good stewardship of our common home. Pope Francis named September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for Creation. The theme this year is to Hope and Act with Creation. For more information about the Season of Creation and activities to celebrate go to https://seasonofcreation.org/
A Prayer for our Earth
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe
and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love,
that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live
as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor,
help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth,
so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives,
that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts
of those who look only for gain
at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,
to be filled with awe and contemplation,
to recognize that we are profoundly united
with every creature
as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle
for justice, love and peace.
(taken fromm Laudato Si’)
Around The Archdiocese of st. John's
News and Upcoming Events:
Development and Peace – Caritas Canada Regional Assembly, September 13 – 15, 2024, Peace for all Creation. – Registration is now open! Taking place at The Lantern, Barnes Rd, join members and those interested in learning more about the work carried out by the International Development Organization of the Catholic Church in Canada. A full day youth retreat will be taking place in advance of the assembly. Presentations from our Latin America Programs Officer and opportunities to engage in local community development. Registration is $20 and includes refreshment breaks, lunch, and dinner on Saturday. For information and to register please contact Patricia Walsh Warren – pwalsh@devp.org.
Glower Street Block Party: The Anglican Cathedral, The Basilica, Gower Street United Church, and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church invite everyone to the annual Gower Street Block Party on September 22nd from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. (Rain Date: October 6) Join us on Gower Street, in front of the Anglican Cathedral, for live music, entertainment for kids and adults and of course, some food for all. The Gower Street Block Party will be a free community event. The Basilica Parish is one of the ‘host parishes’.