Monthly Archives: October 2024

A Blessing of Animals on St. Francis’ Day

On October 4th, Rev. Hugh and Shirley, greeted pets and their owners at the Bark Park so that those that wanted could receive a blessing for their pets.     The Blessing of Pets, and other animals is a way to celebrate the life of St. Francis of Assisi.  St. Francis understood at a deep…
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Walk and Activities

On September 30th we walked, we prayed, we smudged, we had bannock and soup, there were dancers, and as a community we did a Round Dance together.  Special thanks to the drummers, the dancers and Elder Ivy.  Thank you to everyone who joined us. Thank you to the City of Wetaskiwin for their continued financial…
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Heart Garden

As part of the ongoing reconciliation work of the parish we have built a Heart Garden to remember those children who went to Residential School and especially those who did not return. We gathered to plant the Heart Garden on June 15th.  This is our tenth year of planting and remembering with the Heart Garden…
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Prayer Bead Workshop

On June 8, Fiona Brownlee from our parish, led us in making Anglican Prayer Beads and taught us how to use them with some suggested prayers.  
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