The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops presents Journey through Advent with the Most Rev. Bishop Jon Hansen, CSsR, Bishop of Mackenzie-Fort Smith. Join us as we reflect on the Scriptures for the Sundays of Advent 2023.

The parish of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Keene has an opening for a part time, approx. 16-20 per week, Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper.  The position is responsible for providing administrative and accounting services for the parish.  The candidate requires experience in office administration work, Microsoft office programs and accounting with *Quickbooks software experience required/preferred.  Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume to office@assumptionotonabee.ca by December 12, 2023.  A copy of the Job Description is available upon request, via email, to the parish.

Saturday December 16, 10:30-3:30pm, at La Verna in Peterborough. Mass will follow. $30 includes lunch, beverages and snacks. Pre-registration is required: laverna@capuchins.ca, or 705-243-9131.

Together, let’s support the communities of Guapinol and San Pedro in Honduras!

Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada is responding to the call from our partner ERIC–Radio Progreso to raise awareness of the tragic plight of the communities of Guapinol and the San Pedro sector. We stand with them as they defend their right to water for survival and struggle to obtain:

· Justice

· Reparations and protection

· The cancellation of irregularly granted mining permits

· The restoration of their national park

“It is urgent to cancel all mining in this area of our park. All the damage caused to our rivers and mountains must be repaired.” ― Daniel Márquez, Guapinol defender and former political prisoner

Let’s ask the Honduran government to better protect environmental and human rights defenders and to act for justice. Stand in solidarity. Sign the letter to the Honduran ambassador at devp.org/act.

This weekend , petitions are available in the entrance of our Church for signature to ask the Honduran Ambassador Beatriz Valle to move forward with actions to support those who are Standing For Their Land including an investigation to 3 citizens who were murdered doing so. Please support this human rights action.

The Conference of the Franciscan Family is pleased to announce that a plenary indulgence has been granted from December 8, 2023, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, until February 2, 2024, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. The indulgence may be obtainedby visiting a church, oratory or chapel served by Franciscans and praying before the nativity scene set up there.

“The Chapel” @ La Verna, Peterborough is usually available to the faithful to stop by for a period of time to pray and meditate.

Please call ahead (708-243-9131) and step into our quiet space.