Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of Hope Church and St. Anthony of Padua Worship Site, I am writing this note to express my deepest gratitude for the overwhelming warmth and kindness that you all have shown on my birthday. The beautiful wishes, thoughtful cards, and generous gifts were more than I could have ever imagined. They touched my heart profoundly and made turning 29 (again!) a truly joyous occasion! Your thoughtfulness and love are a testament to the wonderful community we have here, and I am immensely thankful to be a part of this parish family. Each of your gestures, big or small, has been a great gift to me, reflecting the love and unity that we share in Christ. May God bless each and every one of you abundantly, and may our Lord continue to guide and protect us as we walk this faith journey together. With heartfelt thanks and blessings, Father Chad Franklin, Our Lady of Hope Church and St. Anthony of Padua Worship Site

The present location of the Diocesan Centre is no longer feasible. Ever since the Diocese began leasing at the present location (30 Ste. Anne Road), plans to move were undertaken. The time to vacate the present location has now become necessary.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 7 pm at the Grotto. The Celebrant will be our Bishop, Thomas Dowd. If the forecast calls for rain, please join us for the Mass at Ste-Anne-des-Pins Parish. All information will be on the attached poster for your bulletin.

SAINT ANNE AND SAINT JOACHIM Wednesday, July 26, st 2023 at 7:00pm

Greetings, The third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated this year on Sunday, 23 July 2023. Pope Francis’ chosen theme for this year’s World Day is “His mercy is from age to age” (Lk 1:50), raising the relational interconnection between the old and the young. The theme is especially fitting in light of the upcoming World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, which will take place from August 1 to 6, 2023. For more information and to access the online Resource Kit, please visit the CCCB website: https://www.cccb.ca/faith-moral-issues/family-and-life/grandparents-and-the-elderly/ Respectfully, Rev. Roch Martin

The Church throughout the world prays for Vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life for our Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie? Take this opportunity to pray for the priests and religious who have ministered to you in your life. Consider encouraging your children, grandchildren or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest, religious sister or brother. Pray that those that the Lord is calling to serve the Church will overcome their fear and allow God to shape them into who he has made them to be.

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Women's League is hosting a Valentine's Bingo! All women of the parish are welcome to join us on Sunday, February 12th at 1:00 PM for fellowship and Bingo, just in time for Valentine's Day! Help us sign and prepare Valentine's Day cards for seniors living in long-term care homes. For the young, and young at heart, bring your daughter or granddaughter along for the afternoon.

This year’s Coldest Night of The Year Fundraising event will be held on Saturday February 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Registration is now open – Visit CNOY.org and search for “Sudbury”. Register today to join or to start a team or become a sponsor to help the homeless population of our city. The route this year starts at Science North and loops through Bell Park. A fun event with the choice of either a 2 km or 5 km walk. Rest stops with Hot Chocolate and snacks for all ages will provide an opportunity to reflect on how a “walk in the park” is not as simple as it seems especially for the homeless. Proceeds from this event go to The Samaritan Centre to ensure continued operation and expansion of the services that can be offered to the vulnerable and homeless populations of Sudbury.

The Christ the King Prayer Group will have a Healing Mass on Saturday 11th, at Our Lady of Hope Church. The celebrant is Bishop Thomas Dowd. Schedule: 8:45 AM - Confession Begins 9:30 AM - Rosary 10:00 AM - Song & Praise 10:30 AM - Celbration of Eucharist 11:40 AM - Coffee & Treat

Do you wish to see Bishop Thomas Dowd jump into the icy waters of Sudbury’s Ramsey Lake on February 25, 2023?

We are pleased to announce that the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie will once again host the 2023 Northern Ontario Catholic Leadership Conference! The event will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall in North Bay, Ontario.  This event is for ages 13-19 and includes a day full of prayer, music, workshops, games, Catholic vendors and motivational talks from our Keynote Speaker, Ken Yasinski.  Ken Yasinski has been speaking full time for 20 years within the Catholic Church. He is the founder of Face to Face Ministries, a Lighthouse Catholic Media Speaker, author, and songwriter. Young people from all over Northern Ontario and beyond are welcome to attend this Conference. We have provided the date to you with enough time in hopes that you can mark it in your calendar, publish it in your school and parish calendars, and plan ahead to send your teenage students to this event. More details will be forthcoming at www.holynamestalphonsus.com/levelup, and registration will open in January 2023.

Penny Table Draws at St. Anthony were made on Sunday, Dec. 11th. All winners have been contacted, and a list of names in alphabetical order is posted on the bulletin board. Thanks for your support!

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We have several parishioners who are in search of a ride to mass on the weekend, Pick-up streets include Albinson Street, McLeod Street, Eyre Street, Horobin Street and Whittaker Street. We have several parishioners searching for a ride to mass on the weekend, Pick-up streets include Albinson Street, McLeod Street, Eyre Street, Horobin Street and Whittaker Street.

Religious Sisters to provide spiritual and health care at St. Joseph General Hospital

A Catholic Commitment to Healing and Reconciliation

Some of you may be wondering what a pastoral visit is all about. This is a very ancient tradition, in which the diocesan bishop (or his representative) goes and spends time with a parish get a sense of the life of that community. The Directory for the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops describes the general purpose of a pastoral visit as follows: The pastoral visit is one of the ways, confirmed by centuries of experience, through which the Bishop maintains personal contact with the clergy and with other members of the People of God. It is an occasion to rejuvenate the energies of those engaged in evangelization, to praise, encourage and reassure them. It is also an opportunity to invite the faithful to a renewal of Christian life and to an ever more intense apostolic activity. The pastoral visit helps the Bishop to evaluate the effectiveness of the structures and agencies designed for pastoral service, taking account of the circumstances and difficulties of the task of evangelization, so as to determine more accurately the priorities and the means required for overall pastoral provision. The pastoral visit is therefore an apostolic activity to be carried out by the Bishop in true pastoral charity, which reveals him to be the principle and visible foundation of the unity of the particular Church. For the communities or institutions visited by the Bishop, it is an event of grace, reflecting in some measure that great visit with which the “chief Shepherd” (1 Pet 5:4) and Guardian of our souls (cf. 1 Pet 2:25), Jesus Christ, has visited and redeemed his people (Lk1:68).

Canadians can freely speak up for rights and against injustices. In the Global South, however, many communities are threatened and criminalized for defending their right to a healthy environment. This is why we have been advocating for legislation on corporate due diligence since September of last year. We have made great progress, but our work is not done! Let’s continue to call on the federal government to end Canadian companies’ abuses abroad and to help affected communities access justice.

We are thrilled to share the release of the feature documentary film called “The Letter,” produced by Oscar-winning Off the Fence Productions in collaboration with Laudato Si’ Movement and the Vatican, and released by YouTube Originals on October 4th! In this new #LaudatoSiFilm by YouTube Originals, Pope Francis and voices from the peripheries discover what they share in common.

Young people are important to the Church of today and tomorrow. Their faith, creativity, dynamism, and vitality are a surge of hope that can change the world. It is to young people that this Pastoral Letter from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is addressed. Issued on the anniversary of the death of Blessed Carlo Acutis, 12 October 2022, this Pastoral Letter is meant to inspire young Catholics to live their faith in an extraordinary way, encouraging them to strive toward holiness, and assuring them of the steadfast support and accompaniment of their Bishops along their individual journeys of faith.