Activity Reports
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Nurturing Faith: HCFM Joins Grade IX Retreat at St. Mary School, Hamilton
HCFM was delighted to assist at the Grade IX students’ retreat for St. Mary School, Hamilton, held on May 15 at the Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre. The day was beautifully organized, offering the students a rich program of talks, reflections, and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The event was thoughtfully coordinated by Don…
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The Rosary in Our School Community
We are continuing our fervent work in promoting and praying the rosary. Our dedicated group of St. Raphael parishioners continue to promote and lead in praying the rosary at St. Paul’s and St. Raphael’s Elementary schools and at Assumption Catholic Secondary School, in Burlington. The group has been introducing both staff and students to the…
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“Strengthening Families Through Prayer: A Grace-Filled Gathering in Montréal”
The Holy Cross Family Ministry (HCFM) meeting held in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, was a deeply inspiring and spiritually enriching experience. It provided us with a renewed understanding of the profound meaning and transformative power of the Holy Rosary. The heartfelt reflections and testimony shared by Fr. Shaji CSC during the gathering truly moved us all,…
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Faith Formation and Outreach Initiatives of HCFM Canada
In a spirit of joyful service and evangelization, Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) Canada undertook several impactful initiatives during the months of April and early May 2025, with a special focus on nurturing the faith of children and youth. At St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Rosaries and How to Pray the Rosary leaflets were distributed…
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Special Children’s Catechism Mass, Divine Mercy Sunday
On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27th, Fr. Jerome, Vice-Rector, St. Joseph, Oratory, C.S.C. representing HCFM, Montreal celebrated the Holy Eucharist at St. Joseph’s Oratory for children studying catechism. Nearly two hundred people attended and participated in this celebratory Holy Mass held in the church basement. Fr. Jerome delivered a poignant and inspiring homily which touched…
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Mirabella Ministry, A Witness from Afar
On April 26th-27th, Divine Mercy Sunday Weekend at Saint-Joseph’s Oratory, Dr. J. Caroline, a key member of a ministry in new evangelization in India, was invited as a special guest speaker by HCFM Montreal. She shared her captivating near death experience where she met God the Father who taught her many things including the Bible.…
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Catholic Women’s League Retreat at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Waterdown
On April 6th, 2025 the Catholic Women’s League at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada held a women’s retreat where Bishop Wayne Lobsinger spoke on the topic of ‘Mary, Our Model of Hope’. The Rev. Father Shaji M. Lucka, CSC, the National Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries had a very active…