Alpha Starts Next Week! – Sept. 24th
What is Alpha?
Alpha is a welcoming space to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, open, and friendly environment. Through a 10-week series of videos, small group discussions, and music, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, build meaningful relationships, and deepen your faith journey—no matter where you’re starting from.
Adult Alpha (In Person)
Thursdays | 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Starts September 24
Join us each Thursday evening for conversation, community, and faith exploration. Whether you’ve been part of a church for years or are exploring Christianity for the first time, everyone is welcome.
Young Adults Alpha (Ages 18–30)
Looking for real conversations, meaningful connections, and a place to explore your faith with others your age? Our Young Adults Alpha is led by young adults, for young adults. Come as you are—bring your questions, doubts, and curiosity. You don’t have to journey alone.
Ready to join? Click here to learn more and Click here to register.
Invite a friend and come on the journey together!
Metanoia High School Youth Ministry is back this fall! 🎉 – Sept. 20th
We’re excited to welcome youth in Grades 9–12 to another year of weekly youth nights, beginning Sunday, September 20, from 6–8 PM at the Parish Hall!
Throughout the year, we’ll grow together in community, discover what it means to have a relationship with Jesus, dive deeper into our faith, and—of course—have lots of fun along the way! 🙌
Whether you’re a familiar face or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you and begin another amazing year together!
Ready to join us? Complete the registration survey below, and we’ll see you on September 20th!
Faith Formation for the 2026-2027 School Year: Registration now OPEN
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Faith Formation Programming for this coming school year. You can find breakdowns of each offered program by going to our Children, Youth, and Families page of our website and exploring the options available!
As the year gets underway, we invite all our families with children to register with us using this form so we can keep you in the loop about upcoming events and opportunities for our youth and families throughout the year!
Please register each child individually to give us an accurate understanding of the number and needs of the youth in our parish!
For those youth who will be seeking their First Reconciliation, First Communion, and/or Confirmation during this 2026-2027 year, we ask for your registration (via the form linked above) into our Sacramental Prep or Confirmation Programs as appropriate to your child. Please see below for details on each program, and check the website for schedules as well. Registration for these programs must be completed by September 23rd if you intend for your child to celebrate the sacraments during this 2026-2027 ministry year!
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
For First Reconciliation and First Communion (for children Grade 2/Age 7 and up). Preparation for these sacraments deepens our faith through understanding the saving power of Christ’s sacrifice for us, and how God’s grace comes to us in Confession and the Mass. Sessions run bi-weekly on Sunday mornings, with parents & youth attending together. Children must be age 7 by December 1 to register for this program. Upon registering for Sacramental Preparation families MUST (1) provide the Baptismal Record for their child and (2) contact Alex to go over some program-related specifics! Registration for this preparation program is not completed until these two requirements are fulfilled!
CONFIRMATION
(For teens Grade 9 and 10). In Confirmation, our youth prepare to give a full hearted Yes to Christ, committing to a lifelong relationship with the Lord empowered by the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Upon registering for this program families MUST (1) provide the Baptismal Record for their child and (2) contact Alex to go over some program-related specifics! Registration for this preparation program is not completed until these two requirements are fulfilled! Confirmation youth and parents also should plan to have an interview/conversation with Alex in advance of the program’s start! Sessions fall bi-weekly on Sunday afternoons. **Note that our Schedule for Confirmation is still being finalized. We are awaiting confirmation from the Archdiocese as to when the Archbishop will be available for our Confirmation Mass. The schedule currently has two placeholder weekends but will be updated when we have more info from the Archbishop’s office! Details about this will be provided at the Parent’s Meeting in early October**
We ask for a donation of $40 per registration to help us offset the costs of supplies and resources used throughout the year. However, money is never a roadblock for youth to participate in our faith formation programs, and if the expense is not workable for your family budget, please let us know:
If you have any questions, concerns, or need more information, please contact Alex Craven at faithformation@holytrinityns.ca.
Explore Pope Leo’s Encyclical With Us! – Sept. 28th
Pope Leo XIV recently published his first encyclical, a primary teaching document for the Church, calling it Magnifica Humanitas, or ‘Humanity in its Grandeur’. In this encyclical, the Holy Father calls all the faithful to a deeper understanding of what it means to be human in the digital age and of the challenges modern technologies pose to the magnificence God created in each of us. Over 5 evenings this Fall, we’ll be reading and unpacking this important teaching document of the Church in a simple, straightforward way to better understand the Holy Father’s message.
Please contact Alex Craven at faithformation@holytrinityns.ca if you’d like more information, and if you are interested in attending this course, please complete this registration form so we can plan for you to join us. Sessions run from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at St. John Vianney church on the following dates:
- Mon Sept 28
- Mon Oct 5
- Mon Oct 19
- Mon Oct 26
- Mon Nov 2
Registration closes September 23rd
Children’s Liturgy is Coming!
Last week was the first week of our Children’s Liturgy. It will be offered during the 11:15 AM Sunday Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about Jesus and the Church in an age-appropriate way while making new friends and growing in faith. We are also looking for volunteers to help lead and support Children’s Liturgy.
No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to share your time and faith with our youngest parishioners!
Want your child to participate or interested in volunteering? Please fill out this registration form.
For More information, please contact office@holytrinityns.ca
Parish Coffee and Conversation Returns – Sept. 29th
Our first gathering for the fall will be held on Tuesday, September 29th in Seton Hall between 9:45 and 11:30 am. Drop in anytime after morning Mass. Don’t be shy to come down on your own (if you are new to the parish, this is a great opportunity to meet new people). Bring a friend or renew acquaintances you might only see at Mass. All are welcome! Snacks and beverages are provided… no charge. We look forward to seeing you.
Atlantic Marian Gathering 2026 – Oct. 2nd
This year’s Atlantic Marian Gathering will be on October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at Saint Vincent de Paul Church in Dartmouth. Our very own Fr. Tim Devine, CC is the guest speaker, with the theme: Woman, Behold your Son.
The Marian Gathering invites you to join us to deepen your relationship with Christ through our Blessed Mother Mary.
For more information, Click Here.
Pilgrimage to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, April 22 – May 2, 2027
Pilgrimage to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg with Fr. Francis Ching, CC. April
22 – May 4, 2027. 13 days/11 nights with a 2-day optional extension to May 6 in Ghent. 3
Marian apparition sites, 1 Eucharistic Miracle site, St. Damien of Molokai, famous relics and
sacred works of art, Flanders Fields. Price includes all fares, fees, tips, stipends, taxes, & meals
except 10 lunches and connecting flights to Toronto. $7335 per person (double occ) For
information contact Tour Coordinator Laurie Courchesne-Dooley (613)732-5739 or mobile
(613)602-3535 e-mail lafrcodo@outlook.com
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