SSJD Ottawa Associates

So we gathered for a meal together at the condo of two of the folks in our group. This has become a new winter tradition.

There were 14 of us there - a nice sized crowd.

It was good to share what is going on in each others’ lives. I had a nice chat with a former parish priest from St. John’s. He has been gone now almost 20 years - where does the time go? He and his wife have finally made arrangements to go to the new convent in Toronto.

There was news of older folks with health issues and having to move because of needing more care. Some are still busy and involved at the age of 89. Some are managing with the changing living and health situations but it is not always easy.

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There was other interesting news as well.

A retreat has been planned which will be led by a priest who is much interested in the life of SSJD and the Associates but is very busy at this time of her life. I am quite pleased that she has agreed to do this.

Also attending this gathering were a clergy couple who have retired to the area. In his retirement he is filling in for 6 months in a parish in the neighbouring diocese of Ontario. He told me that he will be voting for our parish priest at Saturday’s election for the bishop.

More to follow on this note after this event is over.