Eucharistic Miracles of the World to be showcased in Amherstburg

By Ron Giofu

The Amherstburg-Harrow Catholic Family of Parishes is bringing something important to their faith to town.

The international exhibition known as “The Eucharistic Miracles of the World” will be coming to town May 27-29 and be shown at the Columbus Community Hall all three days. The hall is located at 190 Richmond St. Father Matthew Kocharski, pastoral minister Kim Bornais, Diocese of London family and youth specialist

Vera Watson

Died peacefully on April 29, 2023 in the care of the Leamington Hospice. Survived by her son Richard and his wife Kristine; her grandsons Brian and Steven (Maggie); her granddaughter Amy (Chris Brazeau); and her 7 great-grandchildren. Vera is also survived by her 2 step granddaughters Jennifer (Paul Poirier) and Amy (Andrew Badlan) and their children. She is predeceased by her daughter in law Mary Ann (2003).

Vera survived the Great Depression and the bombing of London before immigrating to Canada in 1943. She established herself in Amherstburg working for Ranta Enterprises and later Amherst Quarries.

The family would like to thank Carol and Larry Colautti, Jan and Millie Brazeau along with Sue D., Sue J., and Rusty B. Many thanks Erie Shores Hospice Leamington. The family would appreciate donations to Erie Shores Hospice Leamington.

Private family arrangements have taken place. “Be calm and carry on”. Arrangements entrusted to Families First519-969-5841.

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Margaret “Maggie” Millican

February 21 1933 – May 2 2023

Millican, Margaret (nee Proctor/formerly Jaques) late of Amherstburg, Ontario. Maggie passed away peacefully at Richmond Terrace in Amherstburg at the age of 90. Beloved wife of Raymond Millican. Mom to Barbara (Steve), Donna and Suzanne (Paul). Gramma to Mackenzie (Michelle), Shane (Ashley), Madeline (Michael) and Allison. Remembered fondly by Ray’s children Martin (Lori), Peter (Jane) and grandchildren Blair, Riley and Spencer, her many friends and students from General Amherst. Preceded by her parents Gladys and William.

Maggie taught for many years as a teacher at General Amherst High School and is affectionately remembered as “Mrs. Jaques”. Born in Guelph Ontario, Maggie moved to Kentville, Nova Scotia as a newlywed and made many lifelong friends during her 15 years in the Maritimes. She moved to Harrow Ontario in 1967 then settled in Amherstburg in 1995. In 1998 Maggie met Ray who was the love of her life and who became a wonderful addition to Maggie’s family. She and Ray enjoyed many years as Winter Texan’s in Mission, TX where they made many friends and great memories.

Maggie was full of life, feisty and always up to something. She spent 7 years in care related to Alzheimer’s dementia. Our family is extremely grateful for the amazing care and dignity provided to our mother during her time at Richmond Terrace.

Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life will be held. Donations to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society, Dying With Dignity Canada, and Richmond Terrace in Amherstburg are appreciated.

Christine Coyle and Wayne Bergeron noted the exhibit was created by the Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian youth who passed away at age 15 in 2016. Acutis is up for sainthood.

“He loved the church and he researched all the miracles,” explained Acutis. “This is all of the research of the miracles he did in his young life.”

Fr. Kucharski stated the exhibit is 150 panels explaining each of the Eucharistic Miracles, with one panel per miracle. He said Acutis would attend Mass daily and developed a love of the miracles, something that is tied in with the Catholic church’s teachings.

“He created this exhibit and it has travelled throughout the world,” Bornais added.

Bringing “The Eucharistic Miracles of the World” exhibition to Amherstburg is important, Bergeron stated.

“It’s a big deal to me and it’s big to Father (Kucharski),” said Bergeron. “It’s a once in a lifetime type of thing.”

“For us Catholics, it’s a pretty big deal,” said Bornais. St. John the Baptist Church in Amherstburg is a part of the Amherstburg-Harrow Catholic Family of Parishes. The exhibition will be presented free of charge but a free will offering will be requested. There will be baked goods available.

“We’re trying to get a lot of the younger generation involved,” said Bergeron.

Bergeron believed the younger generation have differing viewpoints than the older generation and hopes Acutis’ age will turn some heads of some younger people. He said it has taken approximately six months to bring the exhibit to Amherstburg.

“It just fell into place,” he said. “I said ‘Jesus must want it to go to Amherstburg.’”

Fr. Kucharski added that schools are coming to view the exhibition for field trips and believes this will attract people from outside the area to Amherstburg.

“It’s definitely more than just a Windsor-Essex County type of event,” he said.

Coyle added there is a Facebook group promoting the event. They also need volunteers to be at the Columbus Community Hall during the exhibition and people can get involved by contacting Bornais at 519-736-5418 or at eucharisticmiraclesexhbition@gmail.com.

Bornais added the church is also doing a video event entitled “Presence” to prepare for the exhibition’s arrival. People can also contact her for information on that.

The exhibition runs from 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. May 27 and 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. May 28 and 29. For information on the Amherstburg-Harrow Catholic Family of Parishes, visit www.ahcfop.ca.

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