PARISH NEWS - 23 August 2026

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK (FROM 24. VIII. TO 30. VIII.)

SUNDAY, 23. VIII. (11,00) – FOR THE PARISH COMMUNITY

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* COLLECTING PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE PANEL OF THE HISTORICAL EXHIBITION THEMED „FACES OF THE PARISH“. We invite anyone who has photographs, whether printed or digital, that would fit well into an exhibition celebrating the upcoming 40th anniversary of our parish, to submit them to the Parish Office. We are looking for photographs that would fit into a large collage titled “Faces of the Parish.” Thank you in advance for your contribution.

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* 2026–2027 FOLKLORE SEASON.

Croatoan is looking forward to another great 2026-2027 folklore season! Registration is now open until September 4th. For registration information and season details, visit us:

Instagram: @croatoanottawaFacebook: National Capital Region Croatian Folklore Ensemble CroatoanWebsite: https://www.croatoan.ca/registration

We look forward to welcoming back our returning members and welcoming new members for another wonderful season of Croatian music, dance, and culture!  

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* CROATIAN SCHOOL – REGISTRATION. Registration for the upcoming Croatian School year is now open! We welcome all children, including those starting JK this year, to join us in learning the Croatian language, discovering our culture and traditions, and making new friends! Last year, we had almost 30 students and, for the first time, were able to have two separate classes. We hope to continue growing this year and start the new school year with two classes once again! For registration or additional information, please contact Teacher Marijana Perić( marijana.peric@ocsb.ca) or Teacher Katarina Deronja (katarina.deronja@ocsb.ca)

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* HNNS TOURNAMENT UPDATES. The 62nd Annual HNNS Tournament is coming upon us quickly. There are some important items for the community to know leading up to the tournament:

Saturday September 5th 2026 - Ottawa Community Banquet:  The Saturday night portion of the Tournament weekend is dedicated to our Ottawa Croatian Community. Including St. Leopold Mandic Parishioners, Croatoan Members, Jadran Members and all others who are willing and wanting to come and celebrate. The event commences at Preston Events Centre at 6PM and will include a Buffet Dinner. The tickets for an Adult are $80.00 and for children 7-12 is $35.00 and children 6 and under are free. Live music and a dance will commence at 9:00PM. Contact Brian for More information. We hope to see you out for the event!