This school year has been challenging for all our young people, and in a particular way for those graduating from high school and discerning their next steps.  We are so grateful to all the teachers, parents and students who have stuck with it and made the best of a difficult situation.

Every year St. Francis of Assisi Parish offers a bursary to honour one of our graduates who has been active in the life of the parish, and to contribute to their continued education. This year is no different! To qualify for this award you must be graduating from Secondary School this year, you must be a registered member of the parish and be an active volunteer here, and you must be planning to enter a college, university or an apprenticeship program.

Application forms can be found at on our parish website by clicking here.

The form may be returned either via email to Ruthann Fisher (rfisher@hamiltondiocese.com), or through the mail slot in the parish office door. Please return them to the church no later than June 19, 2021

We invite you to learn more about the good work our donations support through Marillac Place, by reading their Spring Newsletter below.

BEYOND THE MOON AND STARS: MY LIGHT SHINES ON

Beyond the Moon and Stars: My Light Shines On is a four-part series created for National Catholic Register readers. Each one-hour session invites participants to reflect on our beliefs, and how those beliefs inform the planning and decisions we make at end of life. These are things we often don’t speak of: How do I want to be remembered? How should I think about my funeral? How will I communicate what matters to me? How will I care for my family? 

God gave each of us a unique light. That light is not put out when we die; it is not given to someone else. The light shines on. How will the unique light that God has given me shine on after I am gone?  

To listen to this series, learn more about the speakers and for more resources click the button below.