2019 – Page 4 – Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

It is not every day you turn 100!

This Saturday, the 26th of October, the party continued with the Blain family well represented. After giving thanks during the Eucharist with the community, the "festivities" moved to the sisters' community room, well decorated thanks to some talented people. In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, Angèle could probably feel God winking at her, making her continually say, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! So many memories were brought back, filled with life and humour to animate the day! What wonders were told! Angèle has joined the centenarian club…

World Day of the Poor 2019

The hope of the poor shall not perish forever Sunday, November 17, on all continents the catholic Church will celebrate the World day of Prayer as wished by Pope Francis at the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy: "I wanted to offer the Church a World Day of the Poor, so that throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need. To the World Days… I wish to add this one, which adds to…

Chapter feedback from Canada

We had been waiting with great anticipation for October 18th to receive feedback from the Chapter. Early in the morning, we made our way to the Brisson Center in Casselman in Eastern Ontario. When we arrived we were happy to see everyone. The welcoming and accommodating room helped us forget our "Family Home" at 15 Oblate Ave., Ottawa. At 9:30, everyone was in place for the day's opening song "Come, rise up" followed by the opening address given by Sister Andrée Guindon, Provincial Superior. We were off…

Happy 100th Birthday, Sr. Félicité!

Happy 100th Birthday, Sr. Félicité! On the morning of October 17, the sun pierced through grey clouds. In our hearts and on our lips, throughout the corridor to the chapel, good news was being spread: "It's today that Sr. Félicité turns 100! Do you think she will be in the chapel for mass?" Yes, a health care worker is pushing the wheelchair of our centenarian, accompanied by Sr. Suzanne. Here we are, gathered together around our sister in joyous thanksgiving. Father Dréano chose readings to fit the…