World day of the Poor, November 17, 2019
On behalf of all members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul St. John/Holy Spirit Conference (some of our members are in the picture above) I want to extend a huge thank you to all of our parishioners who donated so many of the items we desperately needed to help out our friends in need as winter weather approaches. We Filled the Truck! Our conference is always in need of more volunteers, if you are interested in learning how you might get involved. Please call the Paris Office.
Home Support for Edmonton Seniors
The Greater Edmonton Alliance, which is endorsed and supported by the Archdiocese, has played an instrumental role in the creation of the Seniors Home Supports Program. The program meets the real needs of seniors in their homes today: the soft supports such as yard help, snow removal, housekeeping, and home repair and maintenance, among other services. This program is available to all seniors. It might not be for you, but it could very well be for someone you know: a family member, a friend, a neighbour. We invite you to share the following program resources with your parish or community. If you have questions, please contact Ken Bracke at 780-450-3138. For more information, you can also visit www.seniorshomesupports.com.
Helping Seniors Stay in the Community
Do you need help around the home, but don’t know who to call? The Seniors Home Supports Program gives Edmonton seniors referrals to service providers offering snow removal, yard help, housekeeping, minor home repair and maintenance, personal services, and moving help. Six seniors organizations screen businesses, community groups, and individuals and provide referrals. Referrals are free, but seniors pay for the work that is done. Visit www.SeniorsHomeSupports.com or call 211 to find out which organization serves your area of the city.
Grandin Media
We aim to inform and engage readers through the telling of inspiring stories of Catholic life in today’s world, and particularly in central and northern Alberta. Grandin Media also covers news of all kinds, offering a unique Catholic perspective on stories that matter.
Grandin Media features:
- A digital news portal, including photos and video, produced by professional journalists and updated daily
- Commentary and reflections by key contributors such as Archbishop Richard Smith
- Social media channels (including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).
- A weekly digital newsletter, highlighting the week’s top Catholic stories from Alberta, Canada and the World at a glance.
In the largest archdiocese on the Canadian Prairies, we have great stories to tell. Our parishes, pastors and community of faith are the core of those stores. And Grandin Media aims to tell them well.
To receive our weekly updates in your inbox, visit our subscription page. If you know of a good story you’d like to see covered, contact Andrew Ehrkamp, News Editor, or call 780-392-2441.