Emmaus Companions Newsletter - November 12, 2020
Hello Everyone,
My humblest apologies for missing the past two (nearly three) issues of Companions. It has been a bit of a challenge getting back on track as the new year began.
At the same time, things have been moving forward at a quicker pace regarding expanding our ministry in the field of mental health support;
- New members are joining our monthly support meetings (held virtually right now on the 4th Thursday of each month).
- A two-part podcast on our Emmaus Family Support ministry and faith and mental health has been produced and is rolling out between this week and next.
- Melissa and I have been asked to lead a Lenten Parish Mission on the topic of mental health ministry at St. Augustine Parish in Wilcox, SK.
All very positive developments in growing this essential ministry, increasing the profile of mental health needs in our communities, and inspiring important conversations in our churches around mental health.
Thank you all for your patience and mercy and for your continued support of our ministry.
Peace and God Bless,
Deacon Eric
"While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him...As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.’ So he went in to stay with them." - Luke 24:15-16;28-29
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Next Support Meeting
7:30pm-9:30pm
Via Zoom
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going.
not going.
might be going.
From The Emmaus Family Support Blog:
Killing the Mentally Ill Is Not Healthcare
Today we welcome the following guest post from an anonymous contributor sharing about the impact the ideas behind Bill C-7 has had on her, from the perspective of one who suffers serious mental health challenges;
When I first heard of Bill C-7, the first emotion that I felt was betrayal. Why did I feel betrayed? I am one of those Canadians with an incurable mental illness that this bill has targeted.
Speak up to your MPs about your concerns with MAiD, especially as it impacts individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges.
The Thinking Faith Catholic Podcast: Faith and Mental Health - Part 1
As we near the year anniversary of Covid-19 restrictions, it is important to check in with others and ourselves. How is your mental health? How are you taking care of yourself? Many of us are feeling discouraged and lonely during the continued isolation with no clear end date known.
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