Letter From Our Pastor

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Message from our Pastor:

Welcome to Holy Spirit Parish! We are a vibrant, Roman Catholic Church with parishioners from diverse cultures who gather to celebrate our faith, to support one another and the wider community in prayer and action. The parish has many different ministries and activities catering to children, youth and the adult population of our community. Our patron is the Holy Spirit and we pray the Spirit will guide, inspire and equip to live our faith in a joyful, authentic way that bears witness to the truth and beauty of the Gospel. Archbishop Marcel Damphousse has encouraged our archdiocese to walk together in a time of renewal of our faith communities with these invitations: “Go out, Go Deep, Go Together.” Please join us as we work together to foster a welcoming, dynamic and faith-filled parish community! May God bless you and may the Holy Spirit be your constant companion and helper.

Father Geoffrey Kerslake

Pastor

Sunday Reflection:  12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday, June 21, 2026

The Gospel calls us to acknowledge Christ without fear.

Reflection

When Jesus tells his disciples do not fear, he is not talking about ordinary fears but rather the persecution that will come from being a Christian.  More Christians have been killed for their faith in the last century and the first two decades of this one than in the preceding nineteen hundred years.  Jesus encourages us in the face of persecution.  People up to no good like to hide their misdeeds.  But, Jesus tells us, nothing is hidden that will not ultimately be revealed.  No-one will really ‘get away’ with anything.  It may look like evil temporarily has the upper hand, but Jesus, by the Cross, has defeated the forces of sin and death.

Father Geoff

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To all the Parish’s generous faithful

Thank you to all who donate to the ongoing operation of the parish.  For e-Transfer please send it to admin@holyspiritparish.ca and use the password, Holyspirit (all one word with a capital H).  We currently have a significant number of parishioners who contribute via bank auto debit.  If you would like more information about the program or wish to participate, please contact the parish office at 613-836-8881 or email admin@holyspiritparish.ca