From the Pastor's Desk:
The Easter Octave was a real gift. Many of you shared how meaningful it was, and I’m grateful to all who made it possible. But what stands out even more is that this growth isn’t limited to Easter, we are seeing more people, more families, week after week. Our parish office is ringing with families requesting Baptisms, adults are knocking on the door to begin RCIA, Alpha is going strong, and First Communion sessions have begun! God is at work, drawing people to Himself, and we are being given an important opportunity.
The question is: how will we respond?
If the Lord is sending people to us, we need to be ready not just to welcome them, but to walk with them, to help them encounter Jesus and grow as His disciples.
For that reason, one of our key priorities is to hire a staff member dedicated to mission and evangelization. This role will help us be intentional in reaching out, welcoming others, and creating clear paths for people to grow in faith. The new job description is now available, and our Interview Committee hopes to start interviewing candidates by early May.
This is an investment in people and in the future of our parishes. Please continue praying for all our parishioners as our discipleship journey continues. Thank you for being part of this mission. Peace.
Annual Report 2025. Your generous donations help support the vital ministries, programs, and outreach efforts of our parish. With your contributions, we are able to nurture spiritual growth, provide community services, and maintain a welcoming space for all. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact in fulfilling our mission to serve and grow in faith together. Thank you for your support and for helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. (Download Report)
Fr. Dan Van Delst 25th Anniversary of Ordination. Fr. Dan invites you to celebrate his 25 anniversary of ordination with him on May 16. He will celebrate the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Columban. There will also be a reception at St. Francis de Sales Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00p.m. with a luncheon. Best wishes only. Should you wish, a suggested charity is the Vocations Fund of the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall.
Pro-Life Hour of Prayer. Join us in prayer to protect human life on Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at St. Francis de Sales Parish starting at 7 pm. We will have a testimonial shared. Light refreshments and snacks will be served in the Parish Hall. Prayer is the foundation of everything we do in defense of human life. For information call 613-937-0536.
Women's Morning Reflection. Please join us on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Agora Centre, located on McConnell Ave. in Cornwall, for Mass, confession, breakfast, a talk, and the rosary. Our speakers are Simon and Sonja Frei, who went on a mission trip to Belize last February. Their talk is entitled "You were Made for Mission". A free will offering of $5 is appreciated. For any inquiries, please contact Heidi Krol at 613-362-5292 or Marilynn Light at 613-537-2021.
Save the Date: A Retreat for Women. A Retreat for Women of our parishes, and their friends, on Saturday, May 2nd. The theme is Finding Inner Peace. Our annual retreat, sponsored by the CWL of St. Francis de Sales, begins at 8:45AM and closes with a light lunch and time for fellowship. Free will offerings go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. To register, contact Sally Grant at 613-933-3831 or at snowshoe65@gmail.com
