Dear brothers and sisters,
Grace and peace be with you all!
We hope this email finds you well.
We would like to share with you a few updates that have taken places over the last 6 months.
With love and prayers,
The Newsletter Team at the Community of Grace.
Br. Victor’s Anniversary (25 June 2021)
25 June 2021, marks 24 years since the passing of our founder Br. O.J. Victor. To commemorate this day, the Community has organized an online prayer meeting on Friday, 25 June 2021 from 10am - 12pm Dubai time.
Please click here to join.
ID: 87393781864
PW: 847669
Update on Fr. Jean Marie Laurent
On 12 April, Fr. Jean underwent a reversal ileostomy surgery and had spent the next 3 weeks in hospital. Fr. Jean is currently recouping and is due to undergo a few tests in the coming weeks.
He conveys his love and blessings to the Community and is grateful for our prayers.
Visit from our Seminarians
Our seminarians Br. Jacob and Br. Joel, studying in the US, are currently in the UAE where they are assigned to work at the parishes of St. Joseph's and St. Francis of Assisi respectively.
Br. Jacob serves as acolyte at various liturgies, gives short reflections and classes besides helping with parish work at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi.
Br. Joel is currently helping out at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jebel Ali, by serving at liturgies, teaching choirs and working on improving/updating various
parish systems.
Thursday Online Sharing
Due to the pandemic, we continue to conduct our Thursday prayer meetings via Zoom.
We look forward to seeing you each week as we stay connected through prayer as a Community.
Please click here to watch the short reflections given by Br. Brillis on mass readings and special Feast days. Feel free to share this with your family and friends. :)