Welalin
| W e thank our community members for being a healing source to one another in the Fishing disputes, Treaty Rights, Land Claims etc. that we are facing with the provincial government and the federal government.
During this season of Circle of Life, let us rise to understand the enlightenment of Niskam our Creator, within us, in our community and in the cosmos. . |
- Special thanks for Sakmaw Reg Maloney and Doreen Knockwood for looking after the maintenance and the repair of Mikmaw Faith Community Symbol - the Red - Eight - Point - Star - Cross on the steeple of the community church with their generous contribution.
- Uncle JJ Julian for the special care he renders to the Faith Community properties( Cross yard, Church Yard, Grave yard, Glebe Yard, Community Flag Pole).
- Grace Pictou, Pat Pictou and Annie R . Paul for preparing the Children for the Sacraments.
- Bonnie Googoo and Grace Pictou for assisting Sister Claire Murphy in preparation of liturgical arrangements.
- A special thanks to the students for the continued support that they render by keeping the SKW web page updated as often as possible.
- Special thanks to Fund Raising Volunteers: Geno Knockwood, Elizabeth Michael, Doris Maloney, Leona Paul, Andrea Brooks for assisting to Pay the Tables and the Chairs of Katlin Hall.
- Grace Pictou, Pat Pictou and Annie Ronnie Paul for teaching catechism for the children of our community. Please give us your ideas, with your ideas, we could do better service to the Community Faith Formation. 758-3909
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Miracle Image - Draws Hundreds To Talk God - Creator |
. The image that draws hundreds of people from Atlantic Region. This was found in Tina and Derrick Nevin's house, on a bed room wall in Indian Brook that many Elders of the community believe shows the virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus. This image was recognized by Tina's son CORBIN who is two years old, on the 25th of April 2001. Tina told him keep the wall clean no more scribbling .... Corbin said: ` Mam..mma it is not me, Go..d puut i..t ' Frank Nevin says that God has a plan for Indian Brook; Keith Julian says we have to turn to our Faith otherwise there is no hope; Cheryl Copage says definitely there is a God; Kelsey Marr & Janine Marr say that they see very clearly Mary and Jesus; Derrick said that he does not go to church but he is struck by what has happened in his house and the people whoever come to his house thank him, he does not know why....; many people in the community say that this little image is a message from God to all of us, to say that God has visited us and takes care of us;.. .... some do say that they like to be skeptical but it is there; ... It is so very clear; Ellen Robinson says that she was very skeptical and did not believe, when she saw it, she did;.. ........Pat Pictou, Geno Knockwood, Mary McDonald, Betsy Paul, Gloria Maloney, Annie Paul, Libby Meuse, Clarence D. Marr, Terri Socobasin, Laura Sack and some of the prayer group members say that this is the sign for which we have been praying for more than fifteen years... we are very thankful to God our Creator for answering our prayers.....Patlias Tumma Kurudeepan says I respect anyone's profound personal faith experience due to an object or an incident where God-Creator's presence is manifested. Two healings have taken place after touching the image. There are many people calling to find out about the Miracle Image from West to East and North to South. There are some who are very critical about this miracle image. There are many community volunteers assisting the family to receive the visitors from far and wide. More than 2600 people have visited and signed the visitor's book. There are more Rosaries recited, distributed, more prayers said in the presence of the miracle Image. The local people of Indian Brook have started calling the little image - Image of our Lady of Indian Brook.
As of 25th of May 2002, this image is preserved in the Reconciliation Room of Saint Catherine's Church of Indian Brook, we are thankful to April Maloney for framing the image and the family of Tina and Derrick Nevin for sharing the image with the faith community.
For Information contact:- 1-902-758-2049 or 1-902-758-1752
 Saint Anne Ladies have their devotional gatherings on Tuesdays with Novena to St. Anne. SAL had the monthly meeting and discussed about how to celebrate Year 2002. More and More ideas are needed More and More volunteers are welcome. We need more all the time to celebrate better The SAL members discussed about the expenditures and to continue their Fund Raising through Bingo to assist the Faith Community & the Church. Pat & Annie R. gave financial reports. SAL members extended the Past Administrative Members for One more year so that they may have the election of the new members in 2002.
Healing Celebration
 Y ou are welcome for the Monthly healing celebration of our community, every First Friday of the Month at 7:00 pm.
till Fr. Tom is in sabbatical.
+ During this celebration we listen to a Healing witness shared by one of our faith community members.
+ Anoint the sick and pray over them in the name of the Trinity.
+ We also pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament after the Communion is shared.
+ Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated to those who desire to reconcile themselves with God our Creator and the whole Creation.
+ At the end a faith community fellowship enriches the Healing Celebration
Let us pray for our sick
Mary McDonald, Metilda Benoit, Joe Sack, Philomena Morrison, Annie Knockwood, Vincent Julian, Cassie Etter, Mary Brooks, Larry Socobasin, Skippy Paolini, Elmer Googoo, Nancy Googoo, Terry Paul & THE NOT MENTIONED
You are welcome as a community on Tuesdays for Saint Anne's Devotions to pray for yourself and for the sick. Please contact Saint Anne Ladies: 758-3560 or 758-2049.
You are also welcome to participate on Thursdays at the Sapewit Katlin Tekakwitha 's novena at 6:30 pm
It is our fervent desire that we all, as people of Faith Communities, must unite ourselves in spirit, and pray to God Our Creator, Kisulkw and Niskam, to make known to the world the sacred name of this First Nation Young Person.
The Wejiweliniskam Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 7:30pm at KMHCC for prayers and petitions, those who wish to come are most welcome. Weare looking for a devoted guitarist who could be present at the prayer meeting with us. Contact: WPCs: Pat Pictou 758-3560, G. Maloney Betsy Paul 758 - 4129.
SAPEWIT KATLIN WUTANM
St. Catherine’s Community
Who Are We
A Roman CatholicFirst Nation Faith community composed ofMikmaw Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people. Our desire is to allow the Aboriginal community of Mikmaw First Nation to experience the Catholic faith with an Aboriginal focus.
A pastoral team works with the community to discover its unique vision.
Our Vision
to build a strong faith community to empower and equip Aboriginal people to become leaders in their families, communities and the Church to be open to and to integrate the Native culture in our sessions and celebrations
What We Offer
Sunday Celebration of the Eucharist, integrating some aspects of the Native tradition: smudging with sweetgrass, praying in the four directions singing. presence of drummers and dancers on special occasions Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. every Sunday at St Catherine’s Church.
Sacramental Preparation:
for adults who wish to become full members of the Church (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) – For older children who wish to become full members of the Church (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) Baptism sessions - for parents who wish to have small children baptized First Communion Confirmation Marriage Preparation
Pilgrimages Parish Circle (Pastoral Council) Prayer Evenings: Praise & Worship, Gospel Singing, Bible Sharing, Healing Circle Rosary in the homes Pilgrimages Pastoral assistance for Funerals Ministry of listening Visiting shut-ins and people in hospital Outreach – home visits with members of the community Youth Activities, Healing Circles, Relationship Strengthening…
How We Are Financed
We receive funding from various sources:
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Missions in Canada Proceeds from Bingo Fund Individual Donations Sunday Collections. The church collection is managed by the SAS members.
These funds allow us to:
pay the salaries of our pastoral team, provide preparation for the sacraments visit the elders, shut-ins, the ill at hospital and at home provide for various faith education programs for adults, youth and children
Contact:
Saint Anne’s Ladies
Annie R. T. Paul
Patricia Pictou
209 Church Street
Indian Brook, Micmac
Phone: (902) 758-3909
Fax: (902) 758-4221
Native Prayer
Oh Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life to all the world – hear me – I come before you, one of your children. I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made, my ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise, so that I may know the things you have taught my People, the lesson you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength not to be superior to my brothers, but to be able to fight my greatest enemy, myself. Make me ever ready to come to you, with clean hands and straight eyes, so when life fades as a fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. -- Prayer by Yellow Hawk, Sioux Chief
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