On Saturday, June 1 at IGNITE, people shared their stories of encountering Christ in their lives. It was a very powerful experience. Below we share with you another story from a young adult who was part of the hospitality team (the orange shirts!) at IGNITE.

In a time when fatherhood is questioned, dismissed or absent, today let us remember all fathers past, present and future. We pray: God, our Father, in your wisdom and love, you have made us all in your image and likeness. Today, guide all fathers to be good role models and loving to all their children. Help them to be like you. Give our fathers the grace, patience and presence to handle situations in a caring way. Grant that we, your sons and daughters, may always honour the fathers who have given us life! Amen.

On Saturday, June 22 at 9am, there will be a 10km Fun Walk/Run starting at St. Peter's Church in Ketch Harbor to St. Pauls Church in Herring Cove. Our two churches are coming together as one parish, and we are making this journey as a sign of unity and fellowship. We encourage other members of the community to join us. There is no cost to participate. There will be a BBQ at the finish line. Event t-shirts (children's S,M,L and adult, S,M,L,XL) available for pre-order at a cost of $15.00. For more information, to register, or to order a t-shirt, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Simon Lee at 477-5256. All welcome!

On June 26, Archbishop Mancini and the priests of the Archdiocese will have their Annual Gathering. Following their General Meeting they will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Agnes Church, Halifax, at 5:00pm, where the Jubilarians will be acknowledged and honoured for their commitment to faith and service. All in the Archdiocese are invited to this Celebration of the Eucharist and the reception that follows. This year's Jubilarians are:

Steubenville Atlantic, August 2-4, 2013, features fantastic music and presenters from across North America, including our Archbishop. Take some time to learn about this year's team and remember to register by June 30!

Popple – a two-man Catholic, Acoustic, Rock ministry of Dan Harms and Kyle Heiman: www.popple.us

Bob Lesnefsky, a.k.a. Catholic rapper "Righteous B" — a powerful voice in evangelizing teens today through music and inner city evangelization. www.righteousb.com

Josh Blakesley – In addition to composing and recording music, Josh has participated in several World Youth Day celebrations including the 1993 Denver event and the 2011 Madrid event. He has led music for over 15 years at various Steubenville Youth Conferences throughout the U.S. joshblakesley.com

www.steubenville.ca

The Atlantic Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) invites the faithful of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth to the installation of Dame Trudy Comeau, LHS as the new Lieutenant of the EOHSJ. The installation will take place in the presence of H.E. Patrick Powers, KCGHS, Vice Governor General for North America on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00am at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, at a special mass presided by Archbishop Anthony Mancini, KCOHS, Grand Prior.