Dear Friends and Neighbours,

This parish is amazing! For the Rectory House Renovation project, people are stepping forward with their time, talents and prayers. Even financial support! A Huge thank you! Just when we needed something done, the Lord provided.

Even we were told, there was no fire door specialist available for the next month, one appears who was a former resident of the neighbourhood! Oh yes, the plumbing salesman was looking for a parish nearby. And 2 parishioners found out that they were excellent at small drywall repairs and caulking to seal areas from potential fire. This week was no different in terms of the extraordinary!

Next steps for the coming week includes a City Inspection with fire alarm testing, sign off by the electrical engineer and hopefully, occupancy permit. This will allow Matthew House to officially take over. The Lease is signed along with the receipt of the first and last month's rent. This a huge hurdle that now cleared.

I'm taking a belated short break over the next 2 weeks for family and health reasons. Then October 5th, it's back to complete the final stage of the prep kitchen, west bedroom and bathroom, the basement along with small repairs and painting. We will need help. Final stages!!

Three important notes: start gathering gently used clean clothing for an October giveaway. Next weekend, we celebrate the National recognition of the British Home Children Day. Next Sunday join us for the Circle of Friends picnic at the Governor General's Rideau Hall grounds. Details in the bulletin.

YOUR efforts at this parish positively impact real people and their lives. An excellent example is in our growing partnership with Matthew House, a Christian refugee services charity. "You welcomed the stranger." Is their motto and we are putting into action.

Wishing you blessings and expectant faith in your lives,

Susan Munn

Executive Coordinator Rectory House Renovation project

PS: the title is courtesy of Deacon Mathew.

Sunday Mass via Zoom

Holy Rosary is inviting you to our Celebrationof the Eucharist.

Topic: Queen of the Most Holy Rosary

Time: September 22 @ 10:30 am Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join the Holy Mass

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83328174855?pwd=nvkF3Z34VTbC71C5wZo0dV2bs04TFf.1Meeting ID: 833 2817 4855

Passcode: 981415

We heard You! - New Ramp Update

The Parish Finance Council has approved a construction contract for a properly engineered ramp on the west side of the church to improve accessibility, especially for residents of Grace Manor and Wellington West. We are building financial reserves through the Matthew House rental and plan for future ramp construction in the parking lot. Desrochers Construction will begin work in early October.

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Did you Know??

St. Jerome Translated the Bible Into Latin In the late 4th century, a version known as the Vulgate. This became the Church's official Bible for many centuries.

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Lord Let Me Walk With You

Lord let me walk with You.

Although my steps are small.

Stay beside me, hold my hand.

And never let me fall.

Amen.

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