"Good Work" at St. Charles Parish

“But let our people, too, learn to devote themselves to good works, to supply urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive”. Titus 3:14

A heartfelt “thank you” to the fifteen parishioners who have donated prayer shawls over the last year. Upon completion, the shawls were blessed by Father Paul and distributed to over 52 of our friends and family members who are experiencing difficulties of one kind or another. The Prayer Shawl meetings are cancelled for the summer but will resume on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM beginning on September 6 ^th.

The Prayer Shawl group has also done other activities such as making neck warmers for Our Place/Chez Nous and “bunny ears” for the Teddy bear Picnic at Assiniboine Park. If anyone has suggestions for future projects or wishes to inquire about prayer shawls contact Eva @ 895-4108 or Bertha @ 895-1667.

Dinning Out in St. Francois Xavier

On Tuesday, June 21 st, the St. Charles Parish Birthday Gals gathered for their monthly luncheon, at the Whitehorse Gift Emporium and Tea Room in St. Francois Xavier . Everyone enjoyed the scenic drive through the country side as well as a peek around the boutique which claims to be "Manitoba's Largest Gift Shop".

The twenty ladies enjoyed a lovely lunch in the sunny tea room with the enormous mural depicting some historic moments in the history of the area.

The St. Charles Birthday Gals have been celebrating each other's birthdays for over 17 years. The meetings are usually on the third Tuesday of the month. Lunch begins at 11:30 AM and the reservations are made at various restaurants in the St. James area. Along with good food and pleasant conversation, there are several door prizes.

There is an open invitation to all ladies of St. Charles Parish as well as any of their friends or family members who would like to attend. The July 19th gathering will be a Pot Luck at one of the lady's home. For further details, please contact Claire at 885-2724.