24th Sunday of Ordinary Time- September 15, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
St. Peter recoils at Jesus' revelation that as “the Christ” he must “suffer greatly ... be rejected ... be killed and rise after three days.” He is so aghast at Jesus' words about suffering and death that he fails to hear the most important part of the revelation about who Jesus is and what he is to accomplish. He fails to grasp that through death Jesus will be raised to new life. Hearing Jesus' teaching about taking up his cross to follow him can cause us similarly to recoil as did Peter. But we live on the other side of the resurrection. We know that death brings risen life. This assurance of new life is what gives us the courage to “take up [our] cross and follow” Jesus.
Mass Schedule
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 14, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cadeau by Don Cadeau - St. JB
Sunday, September 15, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 15, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Celina Phillips
by Mark, Hilda and Family – OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, September 18
Thursday, September 19, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Friday, September 20, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, September 19 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, September 20, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 21, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Nadine Adams by Madeline Blackburn - St. JB
Sunday, September 22, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 22, 11am -- For the repose of the soul of Celina Phillips by Mark, Hilda and Family- OLOM
Offertory Collections -September 8-$1250.00
Martyrs’ Shrine News -Healing Mass - Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm
Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM.
For more info and to purchase tickets,
please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
FROM OUR BISHOP
“A COLLECTION FOR OUR INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION FUND will take place in the parishes of the Diocese next weekend. We are grateful for your generosity which has enabled us already to fund about a dozen projects in First Nation communities and Metis organizations – part of the Church’s ongoing commitment toward Truth and Reconciliation and “walking together” with Indigenous people. Information about projects already supported can be found on our website where you may also donate online.”
“IN JULY, THE CANADIAN BISHOPS PUBLISHED A “Letter to the People of God,” commemorating the second anniversary of Pope Francis’ penitential visit to Canada. In this letter, the bishops provide an update on the steps that the Church in Canada has taken to respond to the Holy Father’s call for a future of justice, healing and reconciliation with Indigenous people. You can also read about our local efforts with the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund in the Diocese of Peterborough on our website.”
Part 2 of the update:
Transparent access to records. The Bishops of Canada have pledged to make their relevant records available to Indigenous researchers and communities, in order to help them find the truth that they seek. To support this work, the CCCB has approved a set of Guidelines to assist dioceses in developing policies for documentation and access to relevant records, including mission, sacramental and burial records, to help Indigenous Peoples identify the facts pertaining to their loved ones.
Continuing to dialogue with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
The Bishops have established structures within the CCCB to support local and national dialogues to foster greater understanding of Indigenous cultural, linguistic, and spiritual traditions and values. Discussions cover matters such as developing academic collaborations to understand the concepts commonly associated with the “Doctrine of Discovery”, as well as engaging with the Canadian government on shared concerns, such as the Indigenous belongings currently held at the Vatican museums.
+Bishop Daniel
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time- September 8 ,2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Isaiah’s poetic vision presents a world redeemed by God's saving power. What Isaiah communicates through poetry, Jesus communicates through action. We tend to think of salvation in terms of heaven and the hereafter. The readings open us to salvation as encountering and hearing God now.
“the first proclamation must ring out over and over
Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you;
and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten,
strengthen and free you!”
Pope Francis
Mass Schedule
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 7, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau by Don Cadeau - St. JB
Sunday, September 8, 9am - For the repose of the souls of six generations of the family of Albert and Louise Leduc by Erva Mcaree - St. JB
Sunday, September 8, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, September 11
Thursday, September 12, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Friday, September 13, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, September 12 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, September 13, 1am-11:30am- HH
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 14, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cadeau by Don Cadeau - St. JB
Sunday, September 15, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 15, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Celina Phillips
by Mark, Hilda and Family – OLOM
Offertory Collections -September 1-$2260.00,
August online giving - $660.00 Thank you for your generous support!
Martyrs’ Shrine News -Healing Mass - Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm
Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM.
For more info and to purchase tickets,
please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
The Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary – September 8
Birthdays celebrate people. They are occasions to rejoice in and honor the whole life of that person. The other memorials, feasts, and solemnities of the liturgical year honor various specific aspects of Mary’s life. Today’s feast honors her whole life, her personhood, and the gift of who she was and is.
Dearest Mother Mary, your conception was immaculate and your birth glorious. You were conceived without sin, born without sin, and remained sinless throughout your life. In Heaven, you radiate God’s beauty and splendor and will do so for all eternity. Please pray that I will more fully imitate your many virtues, so that I can be a fitting instrument of your
divine Son in the world. Mother Mary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
FROM OUR BISHOP
“POPE FRANCIS CONTINUES HIS HISTORIC TOUR of Indonesia and Oceania this week, the longest such visit of his papacy. After spending time in Papua New Guinea today, he will move on to East Timor. This is a true missionary journey in every sense! Let us pray for the Holy Father’s wellbeing, and for the many people who will be spiritually encouraged by his visit.
“IN JULY, THE CANADIAN BISHOPS PUBLISHED A “Letter to the People of God,” commemorating the second anniversary of Pope Francis’ penitential visit to Canada. In this letter, the bishops provide an update on the steps that the Church in Canada has taken to respond to the Holy Father’s call for a future of justice, healing and reconciliation with Indigenous people. You can also read about our local efforts with the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund in the Diocese of Peterborough on our website.”
Part 1 of the update:
“Financial support for Indigenous priorities. In September 2021, following their national apology, the Catholic Bishops of Canada pledged $30 million for projects that support healing and reconciliation. These projects are identified by local Indigenous people and overseen by the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF). To date, the IRF has raised more than $15 million, and is therefore ahead of its five-year timeline. It has approved 166 projects determined in collaboration with First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners across the country”.
+Bishop Daniel
This Week on Formed
Pope Saint Gregory the Great- In the history of the Church, there are less than five popes esteemed with the title "the Great." One of the lesser known members of this impressive group is Pope St. Gregory the Great. Gregory is known for his prolific writing, his radical humility, his emphasis on missions, and his dedication to almsgiving. Enjoy this discussion between Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn
The Catholic Family in a Post-Christian World | The Mission of the Family | Ep 1 God has a plan for marriage and the family. By understanding God’s goal for family life and its relationship to the world, families will be better prepared for the challenges of living this vision in modern society.
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 1, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Moses’ teaching about the wisdom of the Law reminds the people where the heart-of God lies: close to them. The purpose of our observance of the Law is to keep our hearts close to God. Jesus chides the Pharisees and scribes in the gospel for having strayed far from this understanding. Laws become ends in themselves when we forget their real purpose. Jesus calls us to the true purpose of the Law: a heart centered on God.
Mass Schedule
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 31, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Darline Woll
by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, September 1, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 1, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Randall Cote by Susan Hunter and family – OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, September 4
Thursday, September 5, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Friday, September 6, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, September 5 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, September 6, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 7, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don Cadeau - St. JB
Sunday, September 8, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 8 , 11am - For the repose of the souls of six generations
of the family of Albert and Louise Leduc by Erva Mcaree- OLOM
Offertory Collections -August 25-$1750.00 - Thank you for your generosity!
Martyrs’ Shrine News -Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm- Healing Mass
Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM. As we approach the 100th anniversary of Martyrs' Shrine in 2025-2026, please help support the revitalization and renovation of the Shrine. We would be honored to have you be a part of this celebration! For more info and to purchase tickets, please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
Sacred Heart College Center for Evangelization
I mentioned a few weeks ago that in addition to serving as Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist parish, I have been asked to serve as program Director at Sacred Heart College starting August 12, 2024. This is a part time role that will include some travel in the Diocese of Peterborough. Please continue to pray for me as take on this new role! Fr. Charles
I include an excerpt of the Letter Bishop Miehm has written to me to help you understand what I am doing:
“With this letter I acknowledge that you have accepted the position of Program Director offered to you by the Board of Sacred Heart College. You have been engaged to undertake this mission to help Sacred Heart College pivot to a Center for evangelization, catechesis and adult formation. You have my permission and, indeed, endorsement to fulfill this important role.
This work should be manageable with your current responsibilities as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy in Honey Harbour. As we discussed, Sacred Heart College will reimburse the parish for the time that you devote to this new work as Program Director. Please be assured of my encouragement and prayerful support as you begin this new mission, one that should se rve Sacred Heart College and the faithful of the Diocese of Peterborough very well”. +Bishop Daniel
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 25, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Both the First Reading and the Gospel call upon us to decide whom we will serve. The decision is based on our knowledge and experience of what God has done for us, and our relationship with Jesus. Sometimes we follow Jesus even without full understanding or complete conviction. But, like Peter, we know that there is none other to whom we would rather go.
Mass Schedule
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 24, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Beatrice Bressette Nowocin by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, August 25, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 25, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by the family - OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, August 28
Thursday, August 29, 12:10pm - Port Severn- Passion of St. John the Baptist
Friday, August 30, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, August 29 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, August 30, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 31, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Darline Woll
by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, September 1, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 1, 11am - For the people of the parish – OLOM
Offertory Collections -August 18-$1209.64 - Thank you for your generosity!
Martyrs’ Shrine News - Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm- Healing Mass
Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM at the Brooklea Golf & Country Club in Midland. As we approach the 100th anniversary of Martyrs' Shrine in 2025-2026, please help support the revitalization and renovation of the Shrine. Our Fall Gala aims to bring the local community together for a night of fellowship and festivity. We would be honored to have you be a part of this celebration! For more info and to purchase tickets, please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 18
The Word of God this Sunday
“Come, eat of my food.” In the First Reading an invitation for a banquet is put forth, and the food is meat and wine. In the gospel an invitation is also put forth for a banquet, and the meat and wine are Jesus' very flesh and blood. Jesus does not mince words! “The Jews quarreled” because Jesus says he gives his flesh to eat and his blood to drink. And he also promises “eternal life” to those who so eat and drink. And he also says that those who so eat and drink would be intimately related to him (“remain in me and I in him.”) And he also says that all life is because of him. And he also says that he is the “bread that came down from heaven.” No, Jesus does not mince words! Neither should we mince the way we live what Jesus says. We who eat his flesh and drink his blood are to live his life to the fullest.
Mass Schedule
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 17, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Daniel King
by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, August 18, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 18, 11am - For the people of the parish – OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, August 21, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Thursday, August 22, 12:10pm - Port Severn- Queenship of Mary
Friday, August 23, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, August 22 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, August 23, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 24, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Beatrice Bressette Nowocin by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, August 25, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 25, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by the family - OLOM
Offertory Collections – August 4- $3060.00, Youth/Vocations - $240.00, August 11-$1280.00 Thank you for your generosity!
Anima Christi
When I was pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Ottawa I brought communion to a long time parishioner who was dying. After receiving communion she prayed in her frail voice:
The Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from thee.
From the malicious enemy me.
In the hour of my death call me
and bid me come unto thee,
that with thy saints I may praise thee forever and ever. Amen
She told me that she prayed this ancient prayer every day for most of her long life. She inspired me to begin the practice of praying the Anima Christi every time I receive the Eucharist. It is a wonderful summary of what the Eucharist is. This weekend I will share a musical version of this prayer by Jandi Arboledo. You can find a full choral version of the song on Utube!
Martyrs’ Shrine News
Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm- Healing Mass
(pls note there is no Healing Mass on August 18)
You are invited to the annual Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, taking place September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM at the Brooklea Golf & Country Club in Midland. As we approach the 100th anniversary of Martyrs' Shrine in 2025-2026, please help support the revitalization and renovation of the Shrine. Our Fall Gala aims to bring the local community together for a night of fellowship and festivity. We would be honored to have you be a part of this celebration!
For more info and to purchase tickets, please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
18th & 19th Sundays of Ordinary Time - August 3-18
The Word of God this Sunday – August 4th
In the First Reading the people grumble because they are hungry, and God hears them and gives them Manna: “bread from heaven.” In the Gospel the crowd is also looking for food, but Jesus offers them something new—himself as the new bread from heaven, “the bread of life.” Are we ever satisfied? No! We are always pursuing better ways to meet our needs and wants, sometimes so intensely that we miss far greater gifts being offered to us. This gospel reminds us that the greatest gift has already been given to us—Jesus himself, “the bread of life.”
Nurturing the Next Generation
On August 3/4, there will be a special collection to support vocations, youth ministry, and university chaplaincy in our diocese. Your contributions nurture future priests, empower our youth with faith and guidance, and support the spiritual needs of university and college students. Please give generously, ensuring we strengthen the next generation of Catholics. Donate through the parish or at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
Annual Catholic Cemetery Mass Schedule
You are invited to join with other local parishes for the annual celebration of the Eucharist for the faithful departed:
Wed. Aug. 14 – St. Louis, Mt. St. Louis – 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Aug. 14 – St. Mary’s, Victoria Harbour – 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. Aug. 15 – St. John’s, Waubaushene – 7:00 p.m.
Please bring a lawn chair! If it rains the Cemetery Mass will be held in the church associated with the Cemetery.
Martyrs Shrine Healing Masses & Anointing of the Sick
September 29, 7:30pm
The Word of God this Sunday – August 11th
The miraculous provision of bread in the wilderness sustains Elijah’s physical life for the journey to Horeb, the mountain of God. Jesus offers to his disciples the food of his teaching as well as his own flesh for the journey to eternal life. By opening ourselves to be “taught by God” we come to see who Jesus really is (“the living bread ... from heaven”). Only with this deeper knowledge can we receive the greatest gift he offers—himself, the “living bread” whose cross and resurrection allows us “live forever.”
Jesus is “the bread of eternal life.”
Akers discuss this holy man, drawing wisdom from his life and works to aid Catholics today. Our parish has a FORMED subscription. See the sign up information on the back page of the bulletin!
Mass Schedule
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 3, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by the family - St. JB
Sunday, August 4, 9am - – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by Len and Jenny Leduc- St. JB
Sunday, August 4, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Bill and Camilla Murphy by Beth and Bob Bray and family- OLOM
There will be no weekday Masses/events from August 5-9
Fr. Charles will be away for a week of camping from August 5-12.
Fr. Jim Sercely, a former pastor of our parish, has gracioualy agreed to celebrate the Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 Masses.
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 10, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 11, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon
by Peter and Michael Pilon - St. JB
Sunday, August 11, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Claude Nicholson and Lois McDermott by Freda and the family - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, August 14, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Thursday, August 15, 12:10pm - Port Severn- Assumption of Mary
Friday, August 16, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, August 15 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, August 16, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 17, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Daniel King
by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, August 18, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 18, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Offertory Collections – July 28- $1680.00, July pre-authorized giving-$660.00
Thank you for your generosity!
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 28, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
The prophet Elisha begins with twenty barley loaves and satisfies the hunger of a crowd of one hundred people with “some left over.” Jesus begins with only five barley loaves and satisfies the hunger of five thousand with “twelve wicker baskets left over.” The superabundance of food Jesus provides from so little is a sign of the fullness of Life—his very self— Jesus gives.
Mass Schedule
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 27, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Brian Leduc
by the family - St. JB
Sunday, July 28, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 28, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 31, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, August 1, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, August 2, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 3, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by the family - St. JB
Sunday, August 4, 9am - – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by Len and Jenny Leduc- St. JB
Sunday, August 4, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Bill and Camilla Murphy by Beth and Bob Bray and family- OLOM
Bible Study – Thursday, August 1- 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, August 2, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
There will be no Weekday Masses, etc.,from August 7-9 as Fr. Charles will be away for a week of camping from August 5-12.
Fr. Jim Sercely, a former pastor of our parish, will be celebrating the Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 Masses.
Offertory Collections – July 21- $1475.00
Thank you for your generosity!
4th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - July 28, 2024.
The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly persons, so often the victims of the throw-away culture. In this year of preparation for the Jubilee, which the Holy Father wishes to be devoted to prayer, the theme of the World Day is taken from Psalm 71, the plea of an elderly person who reflects on the story of his friendship with God. By cherishing the charisms of grandparents and the elderly, and the contribution they make to the life of the Church, the World Day seeks to support the efforts of every ecclesial community to forge bonds between the generations and to combat loneliness, in the awareness that – as Scripture states – “It is not good for man to be alone” (Gen 2:18).
“Ponder” and Prepare for Sunday Mass!
The award-winning series, “Ponder” follows the Church year, providing the text of the Sunday readings, commentary, reflection points. A great way to prepare both heart and mind to enter into the riches of the Sunday Bible readings.
When: weekly on Thursdays, 1pm- 2pm
What: Join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Bible readings with written and video materials.
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn
Nurturing the Next Generation
On August 3/4, there will be a special collection to support vocations, youth ministry, and university chaplaincy in our diocese. Your contributions nurture future priests, empower our youth with faith and guidance, and support the spiritual needs of university and college students. Please give generously, ensuring we strengthen the next generation of Catholics. Donate through the parish or at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
On “Formed” this week!
Saint Ignatius of Loyola: Soldier for Christ
Founder of the Jesuit order, St. Ignatius of Loyola is also known as the "Soldier for Christ." During the turmoil of the Protestant Reformation, Ignatius offered the Church a new spirituality of devoted service to Christ and evangelization. Our parish has a FORMED subscription. See the sign up information below!
https://watch.formed.org/videos/saint-ignatius-of-loyola-soldier-for-christ
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 21, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
When authority is misused, the sheep are scattered, driven away, not cared for; the shepherd will be punished. Jeremiah foresees the coming of a good and righteous shepherd, Jesus, who teaches us all we need to know to come to salvation. The crowds are relentless in pursuing Jesus and the disciples. Jesus knows there is more to satisfying human needs than miracles. Physical healing is a sign of salvation, an invitation to take up a new way of thinking and living. Jesus responds to the crowd as their healer, yes. But even more he reveals himself to be their Shepherd and Teacher who challenges the crowd about what they are truly to pursue. We are driven to do whatever is necessary to overcome physical difficulties. We must be equally relentless in overcoming whatever keeps us from growing spiritually and coming to fullness of life in Christ.
Mass Schedule
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 20, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Patrick Kearns by Pam and Wally Berko and family - St. JB
Sunday, July 21, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 21, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 24, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, July 25, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, July 26, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 27, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Brian Leduc by the family - St. JB
Sunday, July 28, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 28, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Bible Study – Thursday, July 25- 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, July 26, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Offertory Collections – July 14 - $1920.00, Bishop’s Appeal - $565.00
Thank you for your generosity!
“Ponder” and Prepare for Sunday Mass!
The award-winning series, “Ponder” follows the Church year, providing the text of the Sunday readings, commentary, reflection points. A great way to prepare both heart and mind to enter into the riches of the Sunday Bible readings.
When: weekly - starting Thursday, July 26, 1pm- 2pm
What: Join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Bible readings with written and video materials.
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn
Catholic Family Retreat-August 3rd-5th, 2024
Our friends in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie invite you and your family to this Catholic family retreat! Hosted at Sacred Way Farm (745 Kells Road, Powassan, Ontario), you and your family are invited to attend the talks given by Chris and Katie Bray titled "A Time Such as This: Esther 4:14". Visit https://holynamestalphonsus.com/familyretreat for more information and registration.
+Fr. Damian Smullen+
Fr. Damian, originally from Sligo, Ireland, Fr. Damian served for many years in our Diocese of Peterborough. Fr. Damian most recently served as the chaplain of the Peterborough Regional Hospital and Chaplain to Wayside Catholic Academy School, Peterborough. He died unexpectedly at Sligo University Hospital, Ireland. His Funeral will be at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo, Ireland on Wednesday, July 24 at 11:00am. There will be a Memorial Mass on Friday, July 26, 2024, 12:00 pm at St. Peter-In-Chains Cathedral, Peterborough.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 14, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Amos was taken away from shepherding his flock and sent by God to prophesy. The Twelve were called and sent forth by Jesus to continue his mission of salvation. Both Amos and the Twelve were sent out on the authority of divine commission. So are we. We tend to live and work as if everything depends upon us. While we need to be realistic and practical about our role, we cannot lose sight of the One on whom we ultimately depend—Jesus—who sends us forth to continue his own saving mission.
Mass Schedule
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 13, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 14, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 14, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 17, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, July 18, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, July 19, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 20, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Patrick Kearns by Pam and Wally Berko and family - St. JB
Sunday, July 21, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 21, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Bible Study – Thursday, July 18- 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, July 19, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Offertory Collections – July 7 - $1945.00, Bishop’s Appeal - $200.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Preparing for Sunday Mass!
When: weekly - starting Thursday, July 26, 1pm- 2pm
What: Join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to reflect on the Sunday Bible readings with written and video materials.
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn
This Weekend Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses. At the Sunday 9 am Mass at St. John the Baptist he will be accepting the profession of faith and celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion for Jennifer Lawrence who has been preparing over the winter to join the Catholic Church.
Help Bishop Miehm Share Hope
This weekend, we invite you to support the Bishop's Annual Appeal, funding critical initiatives in our diocese like the Refugee Resettlement Program. This ministry has provided hope and security to hundreds of refugees like Aida, who was forced to flee her home when a civil war erupted. Your generous support helps Bishop Miehm share hope and care for our diocese. Donations can be made through our parish or online at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
+Fr. Burke+
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Father Bartholomew (Bart) Burke, who passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 94. Father Burke was ordained in 1956 at the Cathedral of St. Peter-In-Chains, was a parish priest for many years at several of our parishes. He was Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy parish from 1960-1970. In 1982 he began ministering in Labrador, Newfoundland and later ministered in our sister diocese, the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas and was a pastor of several mission churches until he retired in 2013. Father Burke loved Winnipeg and retired there
On Monday July 15th at 1 p.m., the Funeral Mass for Father Bart Burke at St Peter-in-Chains Cathedral will be livestreamed on the Peterborough Diocese YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Mp2voBsd4pE?si=KzNPeJoKD6t4bkDC
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 7, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Sadly, biblical tradition reveals that all too frequently God’s prophets faced rejection and resistance. The story of Ezekiel in the first reading describes the lot of God's faithful servants, which was also the lot of Jesus.
Faith frees us to see ourselves as we are: those in need of Jesus, and to see Jesus as he truly is: The Son of God with power to save.
If we take seriously our own commitment to live the gospel, there will be times when we will be faced with misunderstanding, rejection, and ridicule. Indeed, the extent of the resistance may even be the measure of our commitment.
Mass Schedule
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 6, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, Jul 7, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 7, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau
by Louis and the family - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 10, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, July 11, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, July 12, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 13, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 14, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 14, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, July 12, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Bible Study – Thursday, July 11- 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
Offertory Collections – June 30 - $1540.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Next Weekend Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses. At the Sunday 9 am Mass at St. John the Baptist he will be accepting the profession of faith and celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion for Jennifer Lawrence who has been preparing over the winter to join the Catholic Church. Let us keep Jennifer in prayer as she prepares to join the Church and our parish!
Help Bishop Miehm Share Hope
This weekend and next, we invite you to support the Bishop's Annual Appeal, funding critical initiatives in our diocese like the Refugee Resettlement Program. This ministry has provided hope and security to hundreds of refugees like Aida, who was forced to flee her home when a civil war erupted. Read her story in our bulletin insert this week. Your generous support helps Bishop Miehm share hope and care for our diocese.
Donations can be made through our parish or online at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
Our CCO Visitors this weekend:
Founded in 1988 in Saskatchewan, Catholic Christian Outreach™ (CCO™) is a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. We challenge young adults to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world. The ministry has now spread to many university campuses across Canada and serves in our Diocese at Trent University, Peterborough.
+Fr. Burke+
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Father Bartholomew (Bart) Burke, who passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 94. Father Burke was ordained in 1956 at the Cathedral of St. Peter-In-Chains, was a parish priest for many years at several of our parishes. He was Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy parish from 1960-1970. In 1982 he began ministering in Labrador, Newfoundland and later ministered in our sister diocese, the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas and was a pastor of several mission churches until he retired in 2013. Father Burke loved Winnipeg and retired there. Arrangements and funeral details will be forthcoming.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
13th Week of Ordinary Time - June 30, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
What does Pope Francis say we can do to imitate Jesus in healing people?
“Let Jesus look at and heal your heart. I too have to do this: let Jesus look at my heart and heal it. And if you have already felt his tender gaze upon you, imitate him, and do as he does. Look around: you will see that many people who live beside you feel wounded and alone; they need to feel loved: take the step. Jesus asks you for a gaze that does not stop at the outward appearance, but that goes to the heart: a gaze that is not judgmental. Jesus asks us for a gaze that is non-judgmental, but rather welcoming. Let us open our hearts to welcome others. Because love alone heals life.”
Pope Francis June 27, 2021
Mass Schedule
Correction: the Mass Intention for Sunday, June 23, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Alice Hume by Freda Nicholson and Marie Richardson (not Marie Robertson as I had announced) My apologies for this mistake. Fr. Charles
13th Sunday of Ordinary time
Saturday, June 29, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 30, 9am –-- For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 30 - 11am - For the Repose of Ivan and Curtis Simmons by Anne Simmons – OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 3, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, July 4, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, July 5, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 6, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, Jul 7, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 7, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau
by Louis and the family - OLOM
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, July 7, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Bible Study – Thursday, July 7- 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
Offertory Collections – June 16 - 1215.00, Priest Benefit Fund - $500.00
June 23 - $1055.00. Thank you for your generosity!
Supporting the Ministry of our Bishop
The annual Bishop’s Appeal will be held on the weekends of July 6/7
and July 13/14. This special collection supports diocesan ministries under
the direction of the bishop such as youth, vocations, senior care, and refugee services. Donations can be made through our parish or online at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
Parish Visitors
July 6 & 7 - Catholic Christian Outreach missionaries who minister at University Campuses will be speaking at our weekend Masses.
July 13 & 14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
FROM BISHOP MIEHM
THE CANADIAN BISHOPS’ SPONSOR A FORUM on Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogues, that is held every three years. This forum brings together participants from the eleven dialogues that the CCCB sponsors with various Christian denominations and other faith groups. I look forward to participating in these meetings at St. Augustine’s Seminary later this week in my role as co-chair of the Hindu-Catholic Dialogue. These gatherings are always a helpful time for Catholics engaged in this work to share common concerns and best practices, seeking to learn from each other and find ways to be a “Church in Dialogue.”
ON NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY (June 21), the co-chairs of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle issued a statement calling on Catholics and all Canadians to unite in prayer for spiritual unity. Recognizing the profound impact of Pope Francis’ visit two years ago, they urge us to embrace the ongoing journey of reconciliation with courage, humility and love. The Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle is a Catholic coalition of Indigenous people, clergy, consecrated men and women and members of lay movements engaged in promoting that journey of reconciliation. You may read the text of the statement at https://ourladyofguadalupecircle.ca/
+BISHOP DANIEL
Happy Canada Day!
God’s richest blessing to all of you as we give thanks for the gift of Canada and gather in the beauty of God’s creation with our families!
“God keep our land glorious and free”! Fr. Charles12th Week of Ordinary Time - June 23, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
The storm at sea is both a terrifying natural event and a metaphor for overwhelming difficulties that the Church encounters on its journey of discipleship. In either case Jesus is in the midst of his disciples urging them to greater faith, responding to their fears, and delivering them from danger. The disciples have yet to discover who Jesus is and trust in him; and so do we. Jesus invites the disciples to “cross to the other side.” Saints and mystics have described the difficulties of their spiritual life using such metaphors as a rocky road, arid desert, and the dark night of the soul. These, and the gospel's image of the storm, remind us that even perfect faith would not spare us from difficulty in following Jesus.
Mass Schedule
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 22, 5pm –For the Repose of the souls of Tom and John Moreau by Ann Cascanette - St. JB
Sunday, June 23, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 23, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Alice Hume
by Freda Nicholson and Marie Richardson- OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, June 26, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, June 27 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, June 28, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
13th Sunday of Ordinary time
Saturday, June 29, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 30, 9am –-- For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 30 - 11am - For the Repose of Ivan and Curtis Simmons by Anne Simmons – OLOM
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, June 28, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Bible Study – Thursday, June 28- 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
Parish Visitors
July 6 & 7 - Catholic Christian Outreach missionaries who minister at University Campuses will be speaking at our weekend Masses.
July 13 & 14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
FROM BISHOP MIEHM
“THE PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE HAD THEIR ANNUAL RETREAT FROM JUNE 3-7. The spiritual reflections by Father John O’Brien SJ, were excellent and provided lots of food for thought and prayer. Father O’Brien is the director of Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, and he based his retreat on the writings and the lives of St. Jean de Brebeuf, St. Isaac Jogues, and their companions. In addition to hosting these great talks, the retreat fueled interest in re-launching the annual diocesan pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine, hopefully by next year.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FATHER CHARLES ORCHARD, who was recently “incardinated” as a priest of the Diocese of Peterborough, after serving for many years with the Companions of the Cross. Father Charles is a native son of the Diocese of Peterborough, hailing from St. Michael’s Parish in Cobourg. After serving for a year as associate at our Cathedral, he took on a new charge a year ago as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy in Honey Harbour (including St. John the Baptist mission in Port Severn). We have been blessed with Fr.
Charles’ service these past two years and are happy to welcome him to the presbyterate of the Diocese. “
+BISHOP DANIEL
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JUNE 16, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
The prophet Ezekiel compares the restoration of the exiled Israelites
to the growth of a tender shoot into a mighty cedar. This symbol will be
used by Jesus to express the growth of the kingdom in our midst.
St. Paul encourages the Christians in Corinth to continue to be confident.
Amid all sorts of troubles, he himself is full of confidence because
he relies on Christ. We know that if we plant a seed, in time it will grow
to be a plant or tree that bears abundant fruit and serves as a
leafy home to birds. In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that this is how the reign of God works in our lives and in the world. Its beginning is rather small, but given time, it grows into something big.
Mass Schedule
11th Sunday of Ordinary time
Saturday, June 15, 5pm - For the Repose of the souls of Tom and John Moreau by Ann Cascanette - St. JB
Sunday, June 16, 9am –-- For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 16 - 11am - For the Repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and the family – OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, June 20 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, June 21, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, June 21, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Bible Study – Thursday, June 20 - 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 22, 5pm –For the Repose of the souls of Tom and John Moreau by Ann Cascanette - St. JB
Sunday, June 23, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 23, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Alice Hume
by Freda Nicholson and Marie Robertson- OLOM
Offertory Collections
June 9 - $1460.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Summer Faith Study Series:
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn,
When: Starting June 13 – Thursdays - 1pm - 2:30pm
What: A study of the Gospel of Mark (this is the Gospel we read at Sunday Mass this year) using video and written materials.
How long? 6 weeks, Cost: $25.00 for Study Booklet
Supporting Our Fathers in the Faith
Retired priests have spent years ministering to our parish communities, offering guidance, support, and the sacraments. Now it's our turn to show our appreciation and ensure they are cared for in their retirement years. Your support of the Special Collection for the Priest Benefit Fund on June 15/16 will directly assist retired priests of our diocese with their essential needs, ensuring they can live with dignity as vital members of our community. Learn more and donate today at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
Parish Visitors
June 15 & 16- Fr. Jim Sercely will be presiding and preaching at all the Masses. Fr. Jim served as pastor here for many years. He is now retired and living in Gravenhurst. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of Priesthood this month! Fr. Charles will be away this weekend at an Ordination in his home town of Cobourg.
July 6 & 7 - Catholic Christian Outreach missionaries who minister at University Campuses will be speaking at our weekend Masses.
July 13 & 14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
Father’s Day Prayer
GOD OUR FATHER, WE GIVE YOU THANKS AND PRAISE FOR FATHERS YOUNG AND OLD. WE PRAY FOR YOUNG FATHERS, NEWLY EMBRACING THEIR VOCATION; MAY THEY FIND COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE TO BALANCE WORK, FAMILY AND FAITH IN JOY AND SACRIFICE. WE PRAY FOR OUR OWN FATHERS AROUND THE WORLD WHOSE CHILDREN ARE LOST OR SUFFERING; MAY THEY KNOW THAT THE GOD OF COMPASSION WALKS WITH THEM IN THEIR SORROW. WE PRAY FOR MEN WHO ARE NOT FATHERS BUT STILL MENTOR AND GUIDE US WITH FATHERLY LOVE AND ADVICE. WE REMEMBER FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, AND GREAT GRANDFATHERS WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US BUT WHO LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORY AND NOURISH US WITH THEIR LOVE. AMEN
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time - June 9, 2024
Mass Schedule
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 8, 5pm –For the intentions of Hugh Patterson
by Geraldine Gorbutt – St. JB
Sunday, June 9, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Florence Mayrand by Martin and Bev Quenneville– St. JB
Sunday, June 9, 11am - For the repose of the souls Claude Nicholson
and Lois McDermott by Freda and family -- OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, June 12 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Thursday, June 13 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, June 14, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, June 14, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
11th Sunday of Ordinary time
Saturday, June 15, 5pm - For the Repose of the souls of Tom and John Moreau by Ann Cascanette - St. JB
Sunday, June 16, 9am – For the People of the Parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 16 - 11am - For the Repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and the family - OLOM
Offertory Collections
Sunday, June 2 - $1500.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Parish Visitors
June 15 & 16- Fr. Jim Sercely will be presiding and preaching at all the Masses. Fr. Jim served as pastor here for many years. He is now retired and living in Gravenhurst. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of Priesthood this month! Fr. Charles will be away this weekend at an Ordination in his home town of Cobourg.
July 13-14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
Catholic Christian Outreach missionaries- who ministers at University Campuses will soon be speaking to at our July 6 & 7 weekend Masses.
Summer Faith Study Series:
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn,
When: Starting June 13 – Thursdays - 1pm - 2:30pm
What: A study of the Gospel of Mark (this is the Gospel we read at Sunday Mass this year) using video and written materials.
How long? 6 weeks
Cost: $25.00 for Study Booklet
Sign up this weekend!
Supporting Our Fathers in the Faith
Retired priests have spent years ministering to our parish communities, offering guidance, support, and the sacraments. Now it's our turn to show our appreciation and ensure they are cared for in their retirement years. Your support of the Special Collection for the Priest Benefit Fund on June 15/16 will directly assist retired priests of our diocese with their essential needs, ensuring they can live with dignity as vital members of our community. Learn more and donate today at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - June 2
Mass Schedule
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Saturday, June 1, 5pm - For the Repose of the souls of Gerard and Laura Moreau by Ann and Rose - St. JB
Sunday, June 2, 9am –For the Repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Peter and Michael Pilon - St. JB
Sunday, June 2 - 11am-- For the People of the Parish - OLOM
No Weekday Masses - June 5-7 – Fr. Charles is away on Retreat this week.
No Holy Hour/Confessions on Friday, May 7.
Saturday, June 8, 10am- Memorial Mass for Bill Wingfelder-Honey Harbour
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 8, 5pm –For the intentions of Hugh Patterson
by Geraldine Gorbutt – St. JB
Sunday, June 9, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Florence Mayrand by Martin and Bev Quenneville– St. JB
Sunday, June 9, 11am - For the repose of the souls Claude Nicholson
and Lois McDermott by Freda and family -- OLOM
Offertory Collections
Sunday, May 26 - $1705.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Parish Visitors
June 15 & 16- Fr. Jim Sercely will be presiding and preaching at all the Masses. Fr. Jim served as pastor here for many years. He is now retired and living in Gravenhurst. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of Priesthood this month! Fr. Charles will be away this weekend at an Ordination in his home town of Cobourg.
July 13-14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
A Catholic Christian Outreach missionary- who ministers at University Campuses will soon be speaking to at our Weekend Masses.
Our Friday Faith Study has concluded now.
We had 8 -10 people joining weekly to reflect on our Catholic faith and life!
Summer Faith Study Series:
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn,
When: Starting June 13 – Thursdays - 1pm - 2:30pm
What: A study of the Gospel of Mark (this is the Gospel we read at Sunday Mass this year) using video and written materials.
How long? 6 weeks
Our Sunday Scriptures
The “blood of the covenant” sprinkled on the people by Moses is that of sacrificed bulls. The “blood of the covenant” Jesus gives is not that of an animal, but his very own Blood given for the life of the world. Jesus clearly places giving us his Body and Blood to eat and drink in the context of his ultimate passing over from death to life. His gift of the Eucharist is an ongoing expression of this total gift of self. We who partake of his Body and Blood, then, also participate in his Passover. In the Eucharist we both give over our lives and receive the fullness of Life.
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy Wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.
From the malignant enemy, defend me.
In the hour of my death, call me,
And bid me to come to Thee.
That with Thy saints, I may praise Thee.
Forever and ever.
Amen.
From an unknown author of the 14th century. It was popularized by St. Ignatius Loyola in the 16th century and remains widely used for thanksgiving after receiving Our Lord in Holy Communion.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity May 26, 2024
Mass Schedule
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Saturday, May 25, 5pm –For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don & family – St. JB
Sunday, May 26, 9am – For the people of the parish – St. JB
Sunday May 26, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Susan, Kimberly, Selena, Gerard and Kenneth Phillips by Mark, Hilda and family -- OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, May 29 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Thursday, May 30 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, May 31 - 11:30am – Honey Harbour
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Saturday, June 1, 5pm - Parish For the Repose of the Souls of Gerard and Laura Moreau by Ann and Rose - St. JB
Sunday, June 2, 9am –Parish For the Repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Peter and Michael Pilon - St. JB
Sunday, June 2 - 11am-- For the People of the Parish - OLOM
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, May 31, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Offertory Collections
Sunday, May 19 - $1620.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Parish Visitors
June 15 & 16- Fr. Jim Sercely will be presiding and preaching at all the Masses. Fr. Jim served as pastor here for many years. He is now retired and living in Gravenhurst. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of Priesthood this month! Fr. Charles will be away this weekend at an Ordination in his home town of Cobourg.
July 13-14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all our Sunday Masses.
A Catholic Christian Outreach missionary- who ministers at University Campuses will soon be speaking to at our Weekend Masses.
Our Friday Faith Study has concluded now.
We had 8 -10 people joining weekly to reflect on our Catholic faith and life!
Summer Faith Study Series:
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn,
When: Starting June 13– Thursdays - 1pm - 2:30pm
What: A study of the Gospel of Mark (this is the Gospel we read at Sunday Mass this year) using video and written materials.
How long? 6 weeks
From Bishop Miehm
WE ARE PLANNING FOR TWO ORDINATIONS THIS SPRING.
Deacon Edmund Scott will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains. (Clergy are reminded to rsvp to the dinner invitation that was sent last week.) Then, we look forward to the ordination of Peter Bissonnette to the diaconate, which will take place at St. Michael’s Church in Cobourg on Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to these ordinations, which are joyful occasions of grace for our Diocese!
The Word of God Today
God's life in us is not something abstract but a relationship of children to our “Abba, Father.” This is the work and gift of the Spirit of God through Christ. The Trinity is not just a dogma but an indwelling presence of three Persons who continually create, save, and sustain us and all of creation.
Jesus has passed on to us his power to gather all human beings into the loving embrace of the Trinity. Because of baptism, our triune God dwells within each of us, enabling us to embody God's presence among the “nations.” We are the visible sign of Jesus' promise: “I am with you always.”
Trinity Sunday Prayer
O HOLY SPIRIT, LOVE OF THE FATHER AND THE SON, DWELL LIKE A BURNING FURNACE OF LOVE IN THE CENTER OF OUR HEARTS. BEAR OUR THOUGHTS, AFFECTIONS AND ACTIONS, LIKE ARDENT FLAMES, CONTINUALLY HEAVENWARDS INTO THE BOSOM OF THE FATHER. MAY OUR WHOLE LIFE BE A “GLORY TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.”
By BLESSED COLUMBA MARMION O.S.B.
The Solemnity of the Pentecost - May 19
The Word of God Today
Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit into the disciples and by doing so he re-creates them. The life-giving breath poured forth at the dawn of creation is now the Spirit-breath, the very indwelling of God. Only because of this divine indwelling do we have the power to continue Jesus' saving mission.
Pentecost marks a fresh start for all of us. Jesus announces the peace that comes with his victory over death and gives us the Holy Spirit with the power to forgive and conquer sin. Like the apostles, we are strengthened by the Spirit to face the challenges of the world. Let us use the gifts he has given us for the building up of the Church and building a civilization of love.
Mass Schedule
The Solemnity of Pentecost
Saturday, May 18, 5pm – For the People of the Parish -St. JB
Sunday, May 19, 9am -For the Repose of the Soul of John Lynham – St. JB
Sunday May 19 – 11am- For the Repose of the souls of John, Allen & Leonard Cousineau by Phyllis and family- OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, May 22 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Thursday, May 23 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, May 24, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, May 24, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Saturday, May 25, 5pm –For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don & family – St. JB
Sunday, May 26, 9am – For the people of the parish – St. JB
Sunday May 26, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Kimberly, Selena, Gerard and Kenneth Phillips by Mark, Hilda and family -- OLOM
Offertory Collections
Sunday May 12 - $905.00, Papal Charities $135.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
From Bishop Miehm
“THE CHURCH CELEBRATES AN “ORDINARY” JUBILEE every 25 years. (An Extraordinary Jubilee for the “Year of Mercy” was held in 2016.) Late last week, Pope Francis published the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee to be held in 2025. Focused on the theme “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” drawn from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, the Holy Father expressed his desire that “the Jubilee may be an opportunity to be renewed in hope.” We look forward to planning various activities for the Jubilee year here in the Diocese of Peterborough. Be sure to check out the information page on our Diocesan website.
I WAS HAPPY TO JOIN IN LOBBY DAY for Catholic Education at Queen’s Park this past week. Various bishops, Catholic school trustees and teachers worked in teams to meet MPP’s and urge their continued support for Catholic education. A day of meetings was capped off by a reception in the afternoon, replete with a string quartet of Catholic students, and some encouraging speeches by MPPs from all parties.
THIS IS VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND, when many of our cottage country parishes return to their “busy season.” Safe travels to all of you who will be on the road this weekend, and may you enjoy a safe and restful holiday! “
+Bishop Daniel
Our Friday Faith Study this week- Port Severn- May 24, 3:30pm- 4:30pm:
“Happy are we: The Teachings of Jesus” Bishop Barron presents what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
We conclude our winter Faith Study this week. No meeting on May 31.
Stay tuned for our summer faith study beginning in June! Details TBA
Prayer of St. Carmela of the Holy Spirit
O Holy Spirit, I consecrate myself entirely to you;
Invade me, take me, possess my wholly.
Be the penetrating light which illumines my intellect,
The gentle motion which attracts and directs my will,
The supernatural energy which gives energy to my body.
Complete in me your work of sanctification and love.
Make me pure, transparent, simple, true, free, peaceful, gentle, calm,
serene even in suffering and burning with charity toward God and my neighbor. Amen!
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - May 12
The Word of God Today
Normally when someone leaves us, we experience a profound sense of absence. In the ascension Jesus leaves but actually remains present within us as we take up his mission to preach the gospel. Before he ascended to take “his seat at the right hand of God,” Jesus entrusted his saving mission to “preach the gospel” to the disciples. When the gospel is effectively preached by “those who believe,” it is accompanied by signs. What signs accompany believers today? The virtues necessary for one to “preach the gospel” effectively are humility, gentleness, patience, love.
Mass Schedule
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Saturday, April 11, 5pm –For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don & family
Sunday, April 12, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Clarence Pilon and family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, May 15 - 12:10pm
Thursday, May 16 - 12:10pm
Friday, May 17, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, May 17, 12:10pm Mass
Solemnity of Pentecost
Saturday, May 18, 5pm – For the People of the Parish -St. JB
Sunday, May 19, 9am -For the Repose of the Soul of John Lynham – St. JB
Sunday May 19 – 11am- For the Repose of the souls of John, Allen & Leonard Cousineau by Phyllis and family.- OLOM
Offertory Collections
Sunday May 4 - $1645.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Parish Summer Mass Schedule
May 19 - October 13, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9am
Wednesday & Thursday-12:10pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church -Reopening May 19, 2024
Sunday - 11 am
Friday - 11:30 am
Friday Holy Hour 10:30am – 11:30am
MOTHERS’ DAY IS CELEBRATED THIS SUNDAY!
I offer my prayerful best wishes to all the moms out there, in appreciation of all that you do for your families. May this be for you a day of appreciation and relaxation! Fr. Charles
Honey Harbour Church Cleaning Bee! Saturday May 11, 9am-11am
Thanks to everyone who joined in our cleaning bee!! The Church was abuzz with lots of workers! Our Lady of Mercy Church in Honey Harbour is now super clean and ready to open on May 19!
From Bishop Miehm
WE ARE PLANNING FOR TWO ORDINATIONS THIS SPRING.
Deacon Edmund Scott will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains. Then, we look forward to the ordination of Peter Bissonnette to the diaconate, which will take place at St. Michael’s Church in Cobourg on Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to these ordinations, which are joyful occasions of grace for our Diocese!
NATIONAL FAMILY AND LIFE WEEK, sponsored by the Canadian Bishops, takes place from May 13-19. This year’s theme, “Love hopes all things,” is drawn from St. Paul and reflects our belief that hope is a virtue which renews our relationship with God and others. Some excellent resources for parishes and families can be found on the CCCB website.
6th Sunday of Easter- May 5, 2024
The Word of God Today
Jesus issues two commands in today’s Gospel: to remain in his love and to love one another. Actually, the two commands are one: remaining in his love is to love others. By remaining in his love, we love with his love, laying down our lives. By remaining in his love, we bear the fruit of a very tangible love that is expansive enough to call everyone "friend." Love is the very being of God (“God is love”) and since we are "begotten by God," love is our very being as well. To refuse the invitation is to refuse who we are. We generally use the word “remain” to mean to “stay put.” The “remain in me” that Jesus speaks, however, calls us to move beyond where we are to embrace an ever widening circle of those whom we love.
Mass Schedule
6th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, May 4, 5pm – Intentions of Jack Vasseur
Sunday, May 5, 9am - For the intentions Eleanor Rickhouse by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, May 8 - 12:10pm
Thursday, May 9 - 12:10pm
Friday, May 10, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, May 10, 12:10pm Mass
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Saturday, April 11, 5pm –For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don & family
Sunday, April 12, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Clarence Pilon and family
Offertory Collections
Sunday April 28 - $3170.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Parish Summer Mass Schedule
May 18 - October 13, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9am
Wednesday & Thursday-12:10pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church -Reopening May 18, 2024
Sunday - 11 am
Friday - 11:30 am
Friday Holy Hour 10:30am – 11:30am
From Bishop Miehm
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK takes place in Ontario from May 5 to 10 with the theme, “We are Called to Love.” Catholic schools will engage in a series of events designed to celebrate the gift of publicly funded Catholic education, which has existed in our province since the 1840s. Among those events, I look forward to participating in the PVNC Catholic School Board’s “Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.” My video for Catholic Education Week can be found on the PVNCCDSB website.
Ordinations OFTEN HAPPEN in the month of May, which means that many of our priests are celebrating important anniversaries. Congratulations to Father Jim Sercely, who reaches the milestone of 50 years of priestly ministry this week! Other notable anniversaries include Father Tom Lynch and Father Richard Woloszyn (40 years), Father Paul Gemmiti and Father Brian McColl (30 years), Father Gerry Campeau (25 years) and Father Sany Seshaiah (20 years). May God continue to bless them all in His service!
NATIONAL FAMILY AND LIFE WEEK, sponsored by the Canadian Bishops, takes place from May 13-19. This year’s theme, “Love hopes all things,” is drawn from St. Paul and reflects our belief that hope is a virtue which renews our relationship with God and others. Some excellent resources for parishes and families can be found on the CCCB website.
5th Sunday of Easter- April 28, 2-24
Remain in me
St. John the Evangelist reminds us of Jesus’ exhortation to remain closely connected to him: to be truly “implanted” in Christ, as the branches are so intimately connected to the vine. The proof of one‘s deep connection to Christ is the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the Christian’s life. Indeed, as Jesus said, “Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me... without me you can do nothing.”
Mass Schedule
5th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 27, 5pm – For the people of the parish.
Sunday, April 28, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Leona Pilon and family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, May 1 - 12:10pm
Thursday, May 2 - 12:10pm
Friday, May 3, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, May 3, 12:10pm Mass
6th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, May 4, 5pm – Intentions of Jack Vasseur
Sunday, May 5, 9am - For the intentions Eleanor Rickhouse by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Offertory Collections
Sunday April 28 - $670.00. Pre authorized giving - $210.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Parish Summer Mass Schedule
May 18 - October 13, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9am
Wednesday & Thursday-12:10pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church -Reopening May 18, 2024
Sunday - 11 am
Friday - 11:30 am
Friday Holy Hour 10:30am – 11:30am
Church Cleaning Bee! Saturday May 11, 9am-11am
Thanks to everyone who signed up to help clean Our Lady of Mercy Church in Honey Harbour. I will be contacting everyone who signed up to confirm that this is a good day to gather to prepare the Church for reopening!
All are welcome to join in!
From Bishop Miehm
THE DIOCESAN CONVENTION OF THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Huntsville on the weekend of May 4 and 5. Centred on the theme, “Here I am Lord, I Come to do Your Will,” the convention brings together women from the many parishes of our diocese. I look forward to celebrating the Opening Mass of the Convention on Saturday morning and staying for some of the program that day. We are blessed with the important service of the Catholic Women’s League in our parishes as well as their vital work for faith, family and justice on the national scene!
NATIONAL FAMILY AND LIFE WEEK, sponsored by the Canadian Bishops, takes place from May 13-19. This year’s theme, “Love hopes all things,” is drawn from St. Paul and reflects our belief that hope is a virtue which renews our relationship with God and others. Some excellent resources for parishes and families can be found on the CCCB website.4th Sunday of Easter – Good Shepherd
Sunday
April 20 & 21, 2024
The Model Shepherd
What is the command Jesus received from his Father?
That he be the Good Shepherd by laying down his life for his sheep.
That he gather all people into one flock by laying down his life for his sheep. We, Jesus' disciples, receive the same command from him. We are not to be "hired" hands but good shepherds who, by listening to his voice leading us, lay down our lives for others. In the Father's love we too gather all people into one flock by laying down our lives for others.
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. So are we to be.
4th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 20, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and the family.
Sunday, April 21, 9am - For the intentions of Robert Bettis by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:10pm
Thursday, April 25 - 12:10pm
Friday, April 26, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, April 26, 12:10pm Mass
5th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 27, 5pm – For the people of the parish.
Sunday, April 28, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Leona Pilon and family
Offertory Collections
April 14- - $1080.00. Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Parish Summer Mass Schedule
May 18 - October 13, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9am
Wednesday & Thursday-12:10pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church -Reopening May 18, 2024
Sunday - 11 am
Friday - 11:30 am
Friday Holy Hour 10:30am – 11:30am
From Bishop Miehm
“I visited St. Augustine’s Seminary in Scarborough yesterday, happy to receive the evaluation reports of our two seminarians who are studying there. It was good to connect with the rector, Father Edwin Gonsalves, and several faculty members, and to hear about all the good work being done at St. Augustine’s to form men for the priesthood. And we were able to enjoy a pleasant dinner with our seminarians afterwards and hear about their experiences this past school year.
DEACON EDMUND MUNROE SCOTT has received his official “call to orders,” and will be ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains Peterborough, on Friday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. Deacon Scott has been pursuing preparation for the priesthood for several years now, and most recently has served a pastoral internship at St. Alphonsus Parish in Peterborough. Pray for him as he prepares for his ordination, that his priestly service may bring true blessing to the people of God. “
3rd Sunday of Easter- April 14, 2024
THIS SUNDAY’S GOSPEL- Luke 24:35-48- “Touch me and see.”
The disciples are surprised, no, amazed, awed!
He is alive! After death!
Christ, you let them feel and see
your hands and feet, and you unlock their minds.
Oh Jesus, release our own minds. Let us see you
in the beauty of sun and moon and stars,
in the faces of the needy and forlorn,
in all those risking lives to help,
in the breaking of the bread,
in loving our friends.
Let us find you a hundred ways, every day.
By Anne M. Osdiek
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From Bishop Miehm
“THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH CELEBRATES A JUBILEE every twenty-five years, and in 2025, that jubilee will be centered on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” Some excellent resources for the Jubilee are already on the Diocese of Peterborough website, including “Teach us to Pray,” a catechesis on this Year of Prayer leading up to the Jubilee. In the words of the official prayer for the 2025 Jubilee, “May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.”
BIRTHDAYS AND RETIREMENTS were celebrated at a casual gathering at our Diocesan Pastoral Center Friday. Among the departures, Maggie Baker is stepping back from the task of coordinating refugee sponsorship in the diocese, something she has worked very hard at these last few years. We also bid farewell to Deirdre Thomas, who is retiring next week from her “second career” as Bishop’s Assistant and Communications Manager. With profound thanks and assurance of our prayers, we wish both Deirdre and Maggie much happiness. “
Masses
3rd Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 13, 5pm – For the people of the parish.
Sunday, April 14, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Jerry Pilon and family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, April 17 - 12:10
Thursday, April 18 - 12:10
Friday, April 19, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, April 19, 12:10pm Mass
4th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 20, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and the family.
Sunday, April 21, 9am - For the intentions of Robert Bettis by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Offertory Collections
April 7th- 2nd Sunday of Easter - $775.00, Pre Authorized Giving $210.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Friday Faith Study this week- April 19, 3:30pm- 4:30pm: The Sacraments of Healing- Details below!
Parish Bulletin
April 7, 2024
2nd Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday
“Those who sincerely say ‘Jesus, I trust in You’ will find comfort in all their anxieties and fears…There is nothing that we need more than Divine Mercy – that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate, which raises us above our weakness to the infinite heights of the holiness of God.”
St. Pope John Paul II at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Cracow, Poland on June 7, 1997
The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:
A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.
B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.
C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that all the graces of His mercy can only be received by our trust. The more we open the door of our hearts and lives to Him with trust, the more we can receive.
This message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God's mercy. Even before her death in 1938, the devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread.
May he Rest in Peace
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Mr. Restituto Valles, the father of Fr. Vic Valles, who passed away at the age of 96 years in the Philippines on Saturday March 30, 2024. The mother Fr. Vic also died only a few months ago.
2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy – St. John the Baptist Church,
Port Severn
Saturday, April 6, 5pm – For the people of the Parish.
Sunday, April 7 - 9am – For Luc Harvey by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, April 10 - 12:10
Thursday, April 11 - 12:10
Friday, April 12, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, April 12, 12:10pm Mass
3rd Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 13, 5pm – For the people of the parish.
Sunday, April 14, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Jerry Pilon and family.
Offertory Collections
Good Friday- Support of Holy Land Sites-$690.00
Easter Sunday - $1355.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Friday Faith Study this week- April 12, 3:30pm- 4:30pm:
Our Friday Faith Study this week- The Sacrament of the Eucharist -
April 12, 3:30pm- 4:30pm: See details at end of this section!
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
March 30 & 31, 2024
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! Just as He said!
As we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I pray that you may again be blessed by the Risen Lord’s presence, strength, peace and joy! Thank you for your faith and devotion, it is so edifying serving as your pastor. My deepest thanks to everyone for all their support and for all those who serve us at our Saturday & Sunday Masses and the service behind the scenes that makes our Masses and our parish so special and prayerful. Fr. Charles Orchard
Easter Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 30, 7pm - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Mark and Hilda Vessair and family.
Sunday, March 31, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Ted and Marie O’Leary and family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
No 12:10 Masses on Wednesday & Thursday this week.
Friday, April 5, 11am- 12- Divine Mercy Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, April 5, 12:10pm Mass
2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy
St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 6, 5pm – For the people of the Parish.
Sunday, April 7 - 9am – For Luc Harvey by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Palm Sunday Offertory Collection
March 24- $790.00 – Thank you for your generous giving!
Bishop Miehm’s Easter Message
“Why do you look for the living among the dead?
He is not here but has risen” (Lk 24:5).
Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Diocese of Peterborough,
The Church embraces the celebrations of this Holy Week, commemorating the passion and death and resurrection of the Lord. Thereafter we advance quickly to the wonderful season of Easter, a time of renewal and hope and a time to see with the eyes of faith the great wonders that God has done and continues to do.
It is said that one of the best ways to get the attention of your audience is to ask a probing question at the start of a talk. So, give full marks to the angels at the Lord’s tomb that Easter morning, who asked one of the most probing questions in all of history: “why do you look for the living among the dead?” Part challenge, part correction and part invitation to see things in a new way, it must have taken the faithful women by surprise. But apparently it was a rhetorical question, since the angels did not wait for an answer, but went on to explain, “He is not here, but has risen.” Once they had the attention of their audience, they wasted no time in sharing the good news - good news that the women would also quickly share, as they went to tell the apostles.
Pope Francis has said that the question addressed to the women that Easter morning is posed to each one of us. “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” It’s one that should grab our attention and invite us to a new way of seeing things. Do we cling to what is sterile, bleak, and hopeless, just because it is familiar? Do we give in to cynicism and defeatism, supposing that things in the world, the Church, our neighbourhoods, and families can never improve? Easter is a call to reject the malaise that can afflicts so much of modern life and to embrace a new way of living with a spirit of hope. As the Holy Father has said, “Death, solitude and fear are not the last word. There is a word that transcends them, a word that only God can speak; it is the word of the resurrection.”
The angels’ question should snap us to attention this Easter, reminding us that because of the Lord’s resurrection, we can always lay claim to hope. May God bless you and yours richly in this season of great joy.
Yours in Christ,
+ Most Reverend Daniel Miehm
Bishop of Peterborough
Parish Bulletin- Palm Sunday - March 24, 2024
“Who is this Man?”
Palm Sunday calls us to humility. “The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward,” says Prophet Isaiah. “Though he was in the form of God,” Jesus Christ, “emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness,” says Saint Paul in his letter to the Philippians. “Humility goes before honour.” (Proverbs 15:33)
Following the example of the humbled, triumphant Jesus Christ, we can give new meaning to a world that is losing its identity and bearings. Humility leads us to say to our sisters or brothers that we seek their forgiveness and to be quick to offer them forgiveness. Humility helps us to take a step towards others, to see others as our neighbours and to love them.
Palm Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 23, 5pm – For the Intentions of Bruce Kolb by Susan King.
Sunday, March 24 - 9am – For the repose of the soul of George King by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, March 27, 12:10pm
No 12:10 Masses on Thursday & Friday this week.
See the Holy Week schedule for full details.
Easter Sunday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 30, 7pm - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Mark and Hilda Vessair and family.
Sunday, March 31, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Ted and Marie O’Leary and family.
Sunday Offertory Collections
March 17 -Regular $630.00, Pre authorized giving- $425.00
Development and Peace — Caritas Canada thanks you for supporting the Reaping our Rights campaign with your Share Lent donation. Thanks to your generosity, our parish collected $545.00. This sum will help support our sisters and brothers in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. If you have not yet had a chance to give, you can still place your Share Lent envelope in the offertory or donate online at devp.org/give.
Holy Week Schedule
All Masses/services at St. John the Baptist, Port Severn this year
Holy Thursday Mass- March 28 - 7pm
& quiet adoration til 9pm.
Good Friday Service - March 29 - 3pm
(Way of the Cross 2:30pm)
Easter Vigil Mass- Saturday March 30 - 7pm
(NO Saturday 5PM MASS)
Easter Sunday Mass – March 31 - 9 am
From Bishop Miehm
“HOLY WEEK IS UPON US beginning with the celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord this weekend. On Monday at 2:00 p.m., we will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at which priests from around the Diocese will gather and renew their priestly promises. And we are looking forward to the Outdoor Way of the Cross, beginning at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains at 10:00 a.m. on Good Friday, then wending its way across the city and concluding at Immaculate Conception Church. Let us pray for many blessings and graces this Holy Week.”
What is the Chrism Mass?
The bishop, joined by the priests of the diocese, gather at the Cathedral in Peterborough to celebrate the Chrism Mass every year during Holy Week. This Mass manifests the unity of the priests with their bishop. The priests renew their priestly promises during this Mass. At this celebration the bishop blesses the “Holy Oils” — the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism — which will be taken to all the parishes by the priests and used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the diocese for the next year. The Mass is followed by a social and festive meal with the Bishop for all the Priests and Deacons of the Diocese.
5th Sunday of Lent -Solidarity Sunday - March 16 & 17
Solidarity Sunday - Create Hope - Reaping our Rights
“Around the world, many communities desperately want to protect their land, a source of life and hope. Let’s show our solidarity with those who defend the lands, waters and forests that sustain them, as well as the culture, history and identity that define them. Let’s Stand for the Land with them to secure their future in the face of threats such as agribusiness, mining, climate change and conflict.” Bishop McGrattan, CCCB President
“The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace supports development and aid projects in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, while informing Catholics on international and social justice issues. The Canadian Bishops have reserved the season of Lent for a collection (usually branded as “Share Lent”) to assist the Global South. This year, the collection will be held this weekend, the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Your generosity is appreciated, as the Church seeks to ensure that the blessings of peace, prosperity and justice are extended around the world. “ Bishop Daniel Miehm
5th Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 16, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 17, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Rosemary Wallace and family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, March 20, 12:10pm- The Repose of the souls of Adlaide & Octavio Simao and Marie Dacosta by Jose Simao
Thursday, March 21, 12:10pm
Friday, March 22, 12:10pm
Palm Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 23, 5pm – For the Intentions of Bruce Kolb by Susan King.
Sunday, March 24 - 9am – For the repose of the soul of George King by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Offertory Collections
March 10 - $1090.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
Parish Lenten Schedule
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Confessions - Fridays 11am-11:30am & Saturdays 4:15pm-4:45pm
Holy Week Schedule
All Masses/services at St. John the Baptist, Port Severn this year
Palm Sunday – Sat March 23 - 5pm & Sun March 24 - 9am
Holy Thursday - March 28 - 7pm
Good Friday - March 29 - 3pm (Way of the Cross 2:30pm)
Easter Vigil - Sat March 30 - 7pm (NO 5PM MASS)
Easter Sunday – March 31 - 9 am
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
4th Sunday of Lent - March 9 & 10
Deliverance through the Cross
After Israel’s infidelity to the covenant made at the desert, the prophet Jeremiah looks forward to a new covenant Yahweh will make with his people. This time, God will write his law in the hearts of his people who will then live in obedience to God’s law. “We would like to see Jesus.” These words, spoken by some Greeks to Philip, express the goal of Lent and of Christian living. Jesus responds to this desire by speaking of his “hour” of glory, referring to his death and resurrection. He uses two images: the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to produce much fruit, and his being lifted up or being crucified and exalted at the same time. Jesus’ glory is revealed not only in the resurrection but also in the very act of dying.
4th Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 9, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 10 - 9am – For the repose of the soul of Daniel King by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, March 13, 12:10pm- The Repose of the Soul of Frank Dupuis by Joan and the Family
Thursday, March 14, 12:10pm
Friday, March 15, 12:10pm
5th Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 16, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 17, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Rosemary Wallace and family.
Offertory Collections
March 3 - $735.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
From Bishop Miehm
THE ANNUAL SHARE LENT COLLECTION is coming soon, being held as usual on the 5th Sunday of Lent. The Bishops of Canada support this work of the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace to assist the Global South. This year’s campaign is entitled, “Reaping our Rights.” This annual campaign helps the Church in Canada to promote justice and combat poverty in accord with Catholic social teaching.
“EUCHARIST – OUR PLEDGE OF FUTURE GLORY” is the title of our City-wide Lenten Mission. The Mission preachers are Father Luke Joseph Leighton, CFR,and Father Juan Diego Sutherland, CFR, who are both members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The mission will be presented twice daily (morning and evening) at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains from Monday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 13. For those beyond the city the mission will be available through the internet/livestreamed at 7pm or to be viewed at other times on the” Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough” utube channel.
Parish Lenten Schedule
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Confessions - Fridays 11am-11:30am & Saturdays 4:15pm-4:45pm
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday – Sat March 23 - 5pm & Sun March 24 - 9am
Holy Thursday - March 28 - 7pm
Good Friday - March 29 - 3pm (Way of the Cross 2:30pm)
Easter Vigil - Sat March 30 - 7pm (NO 5PM MASS)
Easter Sunday – March 31 - 9 am
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
1st Sunday of Lent - February 17 & 18, 2024
New life with Christ in the Lenten Desert
God promises that never again shall living creatures be destroyed
by the waters of a flood. The rainbow is a sign of this covenant
between God and his creatures. St. Peter writes that just as Noah and
his family were saved in the ark, Christians are saved by baptism
through which they share in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Like Jesus, whom the Spirit drove to the wilderness we too are to seek time alone with God. This season is also an opportune time for us to
unplug and disconnect” from the busyness of our lives. The noises of modern society’s fast-paced environment can be overwhelming. Allowing ourselves to retreat from the culture of our screens and social media helps us find quiet moments to reflect on ourselves, our meaningful
relationships with others, and our longing for God. Lent offers us spaces of prayer and a deeper connection with God.
3rd Sunday of Lent - March 2 & 3
A New Temple and a New Law
The Lord gave the Ten Commandments to Moses so that people might know that true worship consists of serving God with loving hearts
St. Paul proclaims that it is in Jesus’ cross that we learn the sublime
wisdom of God. In his infinite knowledge and love, God gives
us his Son to redeem us by his suffering. In his zeal for God’s house,
Jesus cleanses the temple, reacting against a kind of worship lacking soul,
a religion motivated mainly by the pursuit of material gain. He is the
living temple through which we who believe have access to the Father.
3rd Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 2, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 3, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Duarl Simmons by Anne Simmons and family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, March 6, 12:10pm
Thursday, March 7, 12:10pm
Friday, March 8, 12:10pm
4th Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 9, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 10 - 9am – For the repose of the soul of Daniel King by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Offertory Collections
February 25 - $665.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
From Bishop Miehm
“EUCHARIST – OUR PLEDGE OF FUTURE GLORY” is the title of our City-wide Lenten Mission. The Mission preachers are Father Luke Joseph Leighton, CFR,and Father Juan Diego Sutherland, CFR, who are both members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The mission will be presented twice daily (morning and evening) at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains from Monday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 13. For those beyond the city the mission will be available through the internet/livestreamed at 7pm or to be viewed at other times on the” Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough” utube channel.
1st Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 17, 5pm- For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by the family.
Sunday, February 18, 9am - For people of the parish.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday- Feb 21, 12:10pm
Thursday Feb 22, 12:10pm
Friday, February 23, 12:10pm
2nd Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 24, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, February 25 - 9am - For the repose of the soul Edward Donaghy by Valerie Leduc and family.
Offertory Collections
February 11 - $625.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
LENT at St. John the Baptist Church!
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Lenten Holy Hour - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Lenten Confessions
Fridays 11am-11:30am
Saturdays 4:15-4:45
Friday Faith Study – 3:30pm- 4:30pm
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith. This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture
of the Catholic Faith.
THIS WEEK - THE INEFFABLE MYSTERY OF GOD- THE HOLY TRINITY
Bishop Barron in his “Catholicism” Series presents our Catholic Faith’s compelling vision of God. The mystery of the Trinity is, the Catechism emphasizes, “the central mystery of the Christian faith and of Christian life. God alone can make it known to us by revealing himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit” (par. 261).
From Bishop Miehm
THE SEASON OF LENT began this week, our annual 40-day pilgrimage of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that leads to Easter. We had large crowds for Ash Wednesday at our Cathedral and other parishes, a good sign of people’s enthusiasm for this season of prayer, penance and spiritual renewal. Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2024 focuses on a theme from Exodus, “Through the Desert, God leads us to freedom.” The Holy Father remarks, “Let us welcome Lent as the great season in which He reminds us, ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.’” You may read find the full text of Pope Francis’ Lenten message at Vatican.va
The 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 10 & 11, 2024
“He was moved with compassion.”
The passage from the book of Leviticus describes how the Israelites dealt with a person stricken with leprosy. Their fear and abhorrence of this disease serve as the background for Jesus’ encounter and healing of a man leprosy. The healing declares that Jesus is the one who is to come, for when the Messiah comes, the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. The Messiah comes to inaugurate the year of the Lord’s favor.
Jesus needs our words and our actions, our hands and our hearts, to continue to reach out today to the lonely, to alleviate pain, to bridge the gap that separates people. May this Eucharist strengthen us to become effective instruments of the Lord’s healing love.
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 10, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, February 11 - 9am - For the repose of the souls of Joseph and Florence Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Ash Wednesday- Feb 14 – 12:10pm & 7pm
Thursday Feb 15, 12:10pm
Friday, February 16, 12:10pm
1st Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 17, 5pm- For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by the family.
Sunday, February 18, 9am - For people of the parish.
Offertory Collections
February 4 - $1225.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
Lenten Fasting & Abstinence from Meat.
Christian fasting obtains its full meaning when we deprive ourselves of food in order to be more open to prayer, to share more in the suffering of those who are starving and to save money to give to the poor.
The law of “abstinence from meat” binds those who are 14 and older;
the law of “fasting” binds those from 18 to 59 years of age.
LENT at St. John the Baptist Church!
Ash Wednesday - February 14
Masses - 12:10 pm & 7pm
Day of fasting and abstinence from meat.
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Lenten Holy Hour - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Lenten Confessions
Fridays 11am-11:30am
Saturdays 4:15-4:45
Friday Faith Study – 3:30pm- 4:30pm
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Fr. Charles
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5th Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 4, 2024
Bringing Healing and Hope
In his suffering, Job gives voice to the evils and pains that beset us.
In our pain and brokenness, we cry out to God for an explanation or answer. God will later invite Job to trust that he is always with him in his suffering. Psalm 147 invites us to trust God who is gracious and heals the broken-hearted. The Gospel presents Jesus attending to the sick and
the suffering. In him who is God-made-man, God shows himself close to people who are broken in soul and body. Through Him, God comes into this “valley of tears” and begins the transformation of despair into hope, of death into life. In preaching the Gospel, St. Paul has made himself all things to all. In particular, he has become weak for those who are weak. As Christians, we are invited to be compassionate: to rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep.
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 3, 5pm- For the repose of the souls of Wilbert and Mary Cascanette by Don Cadeau
Sunday, February 4, 9am - For people of the parish.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
No Masses Wednesday Feb 7 or Thursday Feb 8,
Friday, February 9, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, February 9, 12:10pm
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 10, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, February 11 - 9am - For the repose of the souls of Joseph and Florence Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Offertory Collections
January 28 - $725.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Stay tuned for weekly details!!
Fr. Charles
LENT at St. John the Baptist Church!
Ash Wednesday - February 14
Masses - 12:10 pm & 7pm
Day of fasting and abstinence from meat.
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Lenten Holy Hour - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Lenten Confessions
Fridays 11am-11:30am
Saturdays 4:15-4:45
Friday Faith Study – 3:30pm- 4:30pm
“The Catholic Parent” on FORMED starting January 15!
Do you as parents feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone!
This six-episode series features real Catholic families sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent encourages moms and dads as they embrace their God-given role to form their families in the Catholic faith.
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The 4th Sunday of Ordinary time - January 28, 2024
The Power of the Word of God
In Israel no one was like Moses. He is a prophet and a lawgiver. But Moses himself declares that God will raise a prophet not only like him but even greater. This prophet will be a true spokesman for God, speaking only what the Lord commands. His prophecy finds fulfillment in Jesus.
The Gospel today presents Jesus as the prophet of God, teaching
and acting with authority. Even the evil spirit gives witness to Jesus, recognizing him as “the Holy One of God” and submitting to his commands.
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 27, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday January 28, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Claude Nicholson and Lois McDermott by Freda and the family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 31, 12:10pm
Thursday, February 1, 12:10pm
Friday, February 2, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, February 2, 12:10pm
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 3, 5pm- For the repose of the souls of Wilbert and Mary Cascanette by Don Cadeau
Sunday, February 4, 9am - For people of the parish.
Offertory Collections
January 21 - $595.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Stay tuned for more details!!
Fr. Charles
“The Catholic Parent” on FORMED starting January 15!
Do you as parents feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone!
This six-episode series features real Catholic families sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent encourages moms and dads as they embrace their God-given role to form their families in the Catholic faith.
See details on how to register for FORMED on the back of the bulletin!
From Bishop Miehm
POPE FRANCIS HAS SET THE STAGE FOR A NEW CANADIAN SAINT.
Earlier this week he signed a decree recognising a miracle attributed to Blessed Marie-Leonie Paradis, who founded the Little Sisters of the Holy Family. She died in Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1912 and was beatified by St. Pope John Paul II on his visit to Canada in 1984. There is an article online from Catholic News Agency describes her life and ministry.
“LET YOUR SPEECH ALWAYS BE GRACIOUS” is a pastoral letter released by the Canadian Bishops this week on the use of Social Media. While recognizing the great potential for good in social media, it also points out how it “can play on the worst of our human tendencies, leading to online environments that violate the core Christian values of truth and human dignity.” The bishops go on to recommend seven commitments we can make together to build healthy online environments that serve the common good. In a world that is more and more influenced by social media, this brief letter with its practical advice is well worth a read. https://www.cccb.ca/
The 3rd Sunday of Ordinary time - January 21, 2024
3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 20, 5pm- For the repose of the souls of Eduardo Ocampo and Antonio Serrano by Elizabeth Villegas.
Sunday January 21, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Philip and Brian Leduc by Valerie Leduc and Family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 24, 12:10pm
Thursday, January 25, 12:10pm
Friday, January 26, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, January 26, 12:10pm
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 27, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday January 28, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Claude Nicholson and Lois McDermott by Freda and the family.
Offertory Collections
January 14 - $510.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith. Our first session this week will focus on faith and how to grow in faith. .
This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Stay tuned for more details!!
Fr. Charles
“The Catholic Parent” on FORMED starting January 15!
Do you as parents feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone!
This six-episode series features real Catholic families sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent encourages moms and dads as they embrace their God-given role to form their families in the Catholic faith.
See details on how to register for FORMED on the back of the bulletin!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
Youth Conference 2024
The Peterborough Diocesan Youth Office is presently organizing a group to take part in the Steubenville Youth Conferences on June 28-30, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio. Youth in high school (grades 9-12) are welcome to join our Youth Office group from across the diocese, especially from parishes who cannot form a sizeable group of their own. Final costs will be determined as soon as possible but any interested parishes and/or youth should let us know by January 15th, 2024. Let us know at 705-745-5123 or at [email protected]. For more information on the Steubenville Youth Conference, visit https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/
The 2nd Sunday of Ordinary time - January 14, 2024
Discipleship: Being with the Lord
In our Scripture readings today the young man Samuel slowly recognizes God’s voice and call with the help of the wise Eli, a Jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving God at the tabernacle in Shiloh. This reminds us that no one can follow the Lord without having been called by him. In the Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples of John, “What are you looking for?” Today, Jesus is also asking us, “What are you looking for?” The answer to this question depends on how we understand truth about God and us. Are we looking for accumulation of wealth, honor, or power, or are we looking for a deep relationship with Jesus?
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 13, 5pm - For the repose of the soul of Betty Ann Alexander by Elizabeth Villegas
Sunday January 14, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Frank and Cheryl Dupuis by the Dupuis family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 17, 12:10pm
Thursday, January 18, 12:10pm
Friday, January 19, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, January 19, 12:10pm
3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 20, 5pm- For the repose of the souls of Eduardo Ocampo and Antonio Serrano by Elizabeth Villegas.
Sunday January 21, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Philip and Brian Leduc by Valerie Leduc and Family.
Offertory Collections
January 7 –Epiphany Sunday - $585.00
December Online Donations- $710.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
Thank you for your kind greetings, cards and gifts at Christmas time.
I am blessed to be in your midst! I will continue to ask the Lord’s Blessings for all our parishioners in my daily prayer!
Fr. Charles
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
PARISH ACTION STEPS
As the diocese is encouraging us to promote adult education in the faith I am planning to offer a weekly meeting at St. John the Baptist Church for parishioners to gather to learn about and discuss our Catholic Faith.
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.” This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion guides, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith. Stay tuned for more details!!
Fr. Charles
“The Catholic Parent” on FORMED starting January 15!
Do you as parents feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone!
This six-episode series features real Catholic families sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent encourages moms and dads as they embrace their God-given role to form their families in the Catholic faith.
Details on how to register for FORMED:
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
Youth Conference 2024
The Peterborough Diocesan Youth Office is presently organizing a group to take part in the Steubenville Youth Conferences on June 28-30, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio. Youth in high school (grades 9-12) are welcome to join our Youth Office group from across the diocese, especially from parishes who cannot form a sizeable group of their own. Final costs will be determined as soon as possible but any interested parishes and/or youth should let us know by January 15th, 2024. Let us know at 705-745-5123 or at [email protected]. For more information on the Steubenville Youth Conference, visit https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/
The Solemnity of The Epiphany
January 6 & 7, 2024
The Word of God Today
Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of our Lord.
The prophet Isaiah foresees the day when God will be worshipped not
only by the Israelites whom he will gather from dispersion but also by
pagan nations. The apostle Paul declares that in Christ Jesus, the loving plan of the Father is now revealed: the Gentiles become sharers with
the Jews in the gift of salvation “Epiphany” means manifestation. The birth of Jesus is meant not only for the people of Israel but for all nations, represented by the Magi or the “Three Kings.” May this revelation shine forth on everyone so that the gift of salvation may be shared by all.
The Epiphany of the Lord – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 6, 5pm- For the People of the parish.
Sunday January 7, 9am - For the People of the parish.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 10, 12:10pm
Thursday, January 11, 12:10pm
Friday, January 12, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, January 12, 12:10pm
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 13, 5pm - For the repose of the soul of Betty Ann Alexander by Elizabeth Villegas
Sunday January 14, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Frank and Cheryl Dupuis by the Dupuis family.
Offertory Collections
December 31-The Feast of the Holy Family - 1660.00
January 1 – The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God- $880.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
Thank you for your kind greetings, cards and gifts at Christmas time.
I am blessed to be in your midst! I will continue to ask the Lord’s Blessings for all our parishioners in my daily prayer!
Fr. Charles
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
PARISH ACTION STEPS
As the diocese is encouraging us to promote adult education in the faith I am planning to offer a weekly meeting at St. John the Baptist Church for parishioners to gather to learn about and discuss our Catholic Faith.
Stay tuned for more details!!
Fr. Charles
Youth Conference 2024
The Peterborough Diocesan Youth Office is presently organizing a group to take part in the Steubenville Youth Conferences on June 28-30, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio. Youth in high school (grades 9-12) are welcome to join our Youth Office group from across the diocese, especially from parishes who cannot form a sizeable group of their own. Final costs will be determined as soon as possible but any interested parishes and/or youth should let us know by January 15th, 2024. Let us know at 705-745-5123 or at [email protected]. For more information on the Steubenville Youth Conference, visit https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
Holy Family Sunday & The Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
December 30, 2023 - January 1, 2024
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
As we contemplate the Incarnation of the Son of God, we praise God who created us to be in relationship and who, in the fullness of time, sent his Son to be a part of our family. Christmas is a celebration of the family. May today’s feast of the Holy Family of Jesus and Mary and Joseph teach us to value family life and to live in peace with one another as members of the one family of God.
The Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
The year opens with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Just as mothers are always the first to touch our lives, so we begin our spiritual journey under the loving gaze of Mary, the Mother of God and our mother. Mary gathers us, her children in Jesus Christ, under her care. Let us entrust to her our hopes and fears, our joys and sorrows.
Today we also mark the 57th World Day of Prayer for Peace. May the Savior of the world, who brings God’s peace to his people, bless all of humanity with the gift of peace.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm - For the Repose of the Soul of Sophie Savoie by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 31- 9am- For the People of the Parish
The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31 - 5pm - For the Repose of the Soul of Jack Vesseur by Ann Cascanette
Monday, January 1 – 9 am- For the People of the Parish
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 3, 12:10pm
Thursday, January 4, 12:10pm
Friday, January 5, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, January 5, 12:10pm
The Epiphany of the Lord – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 6, 5pm- For the People of the parish.
Sunday January 7, 9am
The World Day of Peace – January 1st
The theme for Pope Francis' 2024 World Day of Peace message is on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence and Peace.” Pope Francis calls for an open dialogue on the meaning of these new technologies and affirms the need to be vigilant so that a logic of violence and discrimination does not take root in the production and use of such devices, at the expense of the most fragile and excluded. May AI be used in a responsible way, so that it may be at the service of humanity and the protection of our common home.
Offertory Collections
4th Sunday of Advent - 1000.00
Christmas - $1594.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
FAMILY FRIENDLY ON FORMED.ORG
This Christmas while the children and grandchildren are home from school, take advantage of the family friendly catholic content on Formed.org - free of charge through the Peterborough Diocese subscription.
Enjoy programs such as St. Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Dance with Marcam and Hildegard’s Gift.
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
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2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
See the back page of the bulletin for details on how to access this resource!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
CHRISTMAS BULLETIN - December 25, 2023
The Mystery of Christmas
“In Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God himself, God from God, became man.... God’s everlasting ‘today’ has come down into the fleeting today of the world and lifted our momentary today into God’s eternal today. God is so great that he can become small. God is so powerful that he can make himself vulnerable and come to us as a defenseless child, so that we can love him. God is so good that he can give up his divine splendor and come down to a stable, so that we might find him, so that his goodness might touch us, give itself to us and continue to work through us. This is Christmas: ‘You are my Son, this day I have begotten you.’ God has become one of us, so that we can be with him and become like him. As a sign, he chose the Child lying in the manger: this is how God is. This is how we come to know him. And on every child shines something of the splendor of that ‘today,’ of that closeness of God which we ought to love and to which we must yield”.
Pope Benedict XVI
Christmas Thanks!
As we give thanks for the gift of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ I want to thank you for your faith, devotion and faithful service to God and his people. Thank you to all of you for your support of the parish and your kindness and warm welcome to me as your pastor. I am privileged to constantly witness and be in the middle of so many acts of love and service that help to make our parish Masses and parish life such a blessing! I look forward to getting to know you and to serving the Lord with you!
Be assured of my daily prayers and thanks to God for you!
Merry Christmas!!!
Fr. Charles Orchard
Pastor
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Enjoy programs such as St. Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Dance with Marcam and Hildegard’s Gift.
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Announced Mass Intentions
The Solemnity of Christmas
Sunday, December 24- 7pm- For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur, Corbier and Phillips Families by Mark, Hilda and family
Monday December 25 – 9am - For the people of the Parish.
No weekday Masses December 26-29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm - For the Repose of the Soul of Sophie Savoie by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 31- 9am- For the People of the Parish
The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31 - 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am- For the People of the Parish
Christmas Message from our Bishop
Dear Friends in Christ,
An Advent season of just three weeks has not given us very much time to heed the call of St. John the Baptist to “prepare the way of the Lord.” This shortened runway has probably meant that we have been busier than ever in the lead-up to Christmas, maybe even more frazzled than usual, and not as ready spiritually as we would like to be. The Christmas rush seems to get ever more rushed, and we do our best to manage it all.
What a consolation then, to remember that Christmas is not so much about what we do, but about what God has done for us. Cardinal John Henry Newman (canonized in 2019) once wrote in a sermon that the special charm of Christmas is that Christ comes to us as our guest. And in that coming, Newman notes “He brightens everything. He does not take away, he adds. He makes the world our home, for he deigns to be the light of it.”
In this busy season, with all that is pressing in on us, may our hearts be attuned to Christ who comes to us as the Son of God, the Word made flesh, the Savior of the World. Let us open our hearts in welcome because, ready or not, here He comes!
May His coming fill our families, churches and communities with light and joy this holy season.
Yours in Christ, Bishop Daniel Miehm
Bulletin- 4th Sunday of Advent - December 23 & 24, 2023
The Word of God Today
David proposes building a temple for the Lord. The Lord tells him He chooses instead to build the house or dynasty of David. From David’s descendants will come the Messiah. St. Paul reminds us that God’s loving plan of salvation, hidden for many ages, is revealed with the coming of Jesus Christ. And this is made known both to Israel and the gentiles.
The Gospel on the last Sunday of Advent, invites us to reflect on the annunciation of the Lord’s birth to the Virgin Mary. As we hear the Blessed Virgin Mary say “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word”, we are invited to give our YES to God. Because of her openness to God’s promise, her deep faith, and her willingness to serve, Mary becomes a model of one who is truly prepared to welcome the Saviour.
A Prayer for the Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle
Father, as our Advent pilgrimage draws to a close, we relight the candles of hope, peace, and joy. And we light the candle of love. Grant us the courage to share your love: love for life and all creation, love for sinners and saints, love for the poor and the little ones. We thank you for the hope your Son gives us, for the peace he bestows, for the joy your Spirit pours into our hearts, and for your love that redeems us and shows our way back to you. Amen.
Announced Mass Intentions
4th Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 23, 5pm – For the repose of soul of Jeannine Labombarbe by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 24, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc & Edward Donaghy by Jen & Len Leduc and Family
The Solemnity of Christmas
Sunday, December 24- 7pm- For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur, Corbier and Phillips Families by Mark, Hilda and family
Monday December 25 –9am - For the people of the Parish.
No weekday Masses December 26-29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm - For the Repose of the Soul of Sophie Savoie by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 31- 9am- For the People of the Parish
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am- For the People of the Parish
Sunday Offerings – December 16 & 17- $1819.66
Christmas Message from our Bishop
Dear Friends in Christ,
An Advent season of just three weeks has not given us very much time to heed the call of St. John the Baptist to “prepare the way of the Lord.” This shortened runway has probably meant that we have been busier than ever in the lead-up to Christmas, maybe even more frazzled than usual, and not as ready spiritually as we would like to be. The Christmas rush seems to get ever more rushed, and we do our best to manage it all.
What a consolation then, to remember that Christmas is not so much about what we do, but about what God has done for us. Cardinal John Henry Newman (canonized in 2019) once wrote in a sermon that the special charm of Christmas is that Christ comes to us as our guest. And in that coming, Newman notes “He brightens everything. He does not take away, he adds. He makes the world our home, for he deigns to be the light of it.”
In this busy season, with all that is pressing in on us, may our hearts be attuned to Christ who comes to us as the Son of God, the Word made flesh, the Savior of the World. Let us open our hearts in welcome because, ready or not, here He comes!
May His coming fill our families, churches and communities with light and joy this holy season.
Yours in Christ, Bishop Daniel Miehm
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
2024 Sunday offering Envelopes are now available for pick up by the Church Entrance.
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Bulletin- 3rd Sunday of Advent - December 16 & 117, 2023
The Word of God Today - Gaudete Sunday
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.”
The Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, a Sunday of rejoicing.
The Church, the People of God, rejoices in salvation from sin, inviting everyone to rejoice and create conditions that the salvation brought by the Lord Jesus may be shared by all. The spirit of Gaudete Sunday is expressed in the words that the prophet addresses to the brokenhearted Israelites in exile. God will heal them and bring them back to their own land. Jesus will make these words his own when he begins his public ministry.
St. Paul asks the early Christians to prepare for the Lord’s coming with joy in their hearts, with prayer on their lips, and with a life of holiness.
A Prayer for the Lighting of the 3rd Advent Candle
Father, at the height of our Advent walk, we relight the candles of hope and peace, and we light the candle of joy. Grant us the courage to experience joy in hope of the Savior’s coming: joy in the face of apathy,
joy in the face of sorrow, joy in the face of uncertainty. Amen
3rd Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 16, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur Family by Ann Cascanette
Sunday, December 17, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by Len Leduc and Family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, December 20, 12:10pm
Thursday, December 21, 12:10pm
Friday, December 22, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, December 22, 12:10pm
4th Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 23, 5pm – For the repose of soul of Jeannine Labombarbe by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 24, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by Len Leduc and Family
Christmas Eve- 7pm- For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur Family by Mark, Hilda and family
Christmas Season at our Parish
All Masses will be celebrated
at St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Christmas Masses
Sunday, December 24- 7pm
Monday, December 25 – 9am
No weekday Masses December 26-29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm
Sunday, December 31- 9am
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am
Sunday Offerings – December 9 & 10- $800.00
From Bishop Miehm, Bishop of Peterborough
“ THE LATEST EDITION OF “THE CATHOLIC HERALD” has just been published online, with hard copies arriving in parishes at Christmastime. Sincere thanks to our many contributors and to our editor, Fr. Ray Rick, who has produced a particularly full edition about Catholic life and doings in the Diocese of Peterborough and beyond. Our diocesan magazine is always informative and interesting and represents the writing efforts of many people! You can reach the online version of The Catholic Herald at https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/en/about-us/catholic-herald-diocesan-magazine.aspx
“Journey through Advent” is a series of four videos produced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, reflecting on the Sunday readings of the season. Bishop Jon Hansen of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith offers these brief, weekly reflections that explore the great Advent themes of waiting, hope and preparation. With Christmas falling on Monday, Advent is a short as it can be this year: viewing one of these videos each week will help us to use this time well as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. These will be released weekly on Utube: you can find them at: CCCB_CECC-utube.com/watch?v=5k1sJtKfugM&t=1s
FORMED - Every Catholic in our diocese has access to these great video resources. Formed has some excellent material for the season of Advent, both for adults and youngsters.”
See the back page of the bulletin for details on how to access this resource!
ADVENT RESOURCES
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
2024 Sunday offering Envelopes are now available for pick up by the Church Entrance
Bulletin- 2nd Sunday of Advent - December 9 & 10, 2023
The Word of God Today
New Beginnings
From the prophet Isaiah’s “Book of Consolation”, we hear God’s words of comfort for his people exiled in Babylon. God has forgiven their sins and will bring them back to their homeland. The call to prepare the way of the Lord in the desert is echoed in today’s Gospel. St. Peter pictures the coming of the “day of the Lord” and instructs us to prepare for this day by our repentance and by our holy and devout conduct. St. John the Baptist appears in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The prophet’s voice should awaken us from spiritual lukewarmness. Like the people who listen to him, we should get up on our feet and go to meet the Lord. But first we have to look deep within us and realize that we are unprepared to meet him. The mountains of our pride and our sinfulness, the valleys of our preoccupation with the things of this world, make for an uneven path. We have to make ready a straight path for the Lord by renewal and conversion.
Prayer for the Lighting of the 2nd Advent Candle
Father, as we journey down this Advent road, we relight the candle of hope, and we light the candle of peace. Grant us the courage to make peace: peace in our hearts, peace in our homes, peace in our communities.
Amen
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, December 13, 12:10pm – St. Lucy
Thursday, December 14, 12:10pm - St. John of the Cross
Friday, December 15, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, December 15, 12:10pm
3rd Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 16, 5pm – For the people of the parish
Sunday, December 17, 9am – For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur Family by Ann Cascanette
Christmas Season at our Parish
All Masses will be celebrated
at St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Christmas Masses
Sunday, December 24- 7pm
Monday, December 25 – 9am
No weekday Masses December 26-29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm
Sunday, December 31- 9am
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am
Sunday Offerings – December 2 & 3- $610.00
From Bishop Miehm, Bishop of Peterborough
“Journey through Advent” is a series of four videos produced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, reflecting on the Sunday readings of the season. Bishop Jon Hansen of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith offers these brief, weekly reflections that explore the great Advent themes of waiting, hope and preparation. With Christmas falling on Monday, Advent is a short as it can be this year: viewing one of these videos each week will help us to use this time well as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. These will be released weekly on Utube: you can find them at: CCCB_CECC
FORMED - Every Catholic in our diocese has access to these great video resources. Formed has some excellent material for the season of Advent, both for adults and youngsters.”
See the back page of the bulletin for details on how to access this resource!
ADVENT RESOURCES
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
2024 Sunday offering Envelopes are now available for pick up by the Church Entrance
Bulletin- 1st Sunday of Advent - December 2 & 3, 2023
Living in Expectation
The first day of Advent is the first day of a new Liturgical year and begins a four week period of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. The Advent Season is all about reflecting on how we can prepare our hearts and homes for Christ’s birth in the world as it is today. It is a time for parishes and families to remember, through prayer, reflections, special music, and good deeds what the true meaning of Jesus’ birth is. The Advent season invites us to step away from what can be a frenzied time of parties and shopping to consider how we commemorate the birth of Jesus, one of the holiest times in Christian faith. It is also a time to reflect on the triumphant return of Jesus at the second coming. The most significant tradition of the Advent season is the Advent Wreath. The wreath and candles are full of symbolism tied to the Christmas season. The wreath itself, which is made of various evergreens, signifies continuous life. The circle of the wreath, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul, and the everlasting life we find in Christ. As we light more candles week by week we are reminded that we are to welcome Christ the true light of the world and walk in the light.
1st Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 2, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Sunday, December 3, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Edward Donaghy
by Jenny Leduc and family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, December 6, 12:10pm
Thursday, December 7, 12:10pm
Friday, December 8, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, December 8, 12:10pm - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2nd Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 9, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of Jeffrey and Bertha Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Sunday, December 10, 9am – For the people of the parish
Christmas Season at our Parish
All Masses will be celebrated
at St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Christmas Masses
Sunday, December 24- 7pm
Monday, December 25 – 9am
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm
Sunday, December 31- 9am
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am
Sunday Offerings – November 25 & 26- $485.00
Indigenous Reconciliation Fund - $145.00
November Electronic Giving- $510.00
From Bishop Miehm, Bishop of Peterborough
“Journey through Advent” is a series of four videos produced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, reflecting on the Sunday readings of the season. Bishop Jon Hansen of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith offers these brief, weekly reflections that explore the great Advent themes of waiting, hope and preparation. With Christmas falling on Monday, Advent is a short as it can be this year: viewing one of these videos each week will help us to use this time well as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. These will be released weekly on Utube: you can find them at: CCCB_CECC
FORMED - Every Catholic in our diocese has access to these great video resources. Formed has some excellent material for the season of Advent, both for adults and youngsters.”
ADVENT RESOURCES
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
November 25 &26
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The last Sunday in the liturgical calendar of the Church celebrates Christ the King. When the kings of Israel failed the people, God presents himself as a shepherd-king who cares for his flock. This love of the Lord finds its incarnation in Jesus, the Good Shepherd and King. At his resurrection, Christ is proclaimed the King of the universe, the Lord of time. Every moment and every human activity are embraced in his incarnation and resurrection. King Jesus is a shepherd who cares for all of us and protects us and who judges the nations on the basis of love, justice, and peace.
Christ the King Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 25, 5pm – For the people of the parish
Sunday, November 26, 9am -For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and Derek Cousineau
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, November 30, 12:10pm
Thursday, November 23, 12:10pm
Friday, December 1, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, December 1, 12:10pm
1st Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 2, 5pm – For the repose of the Soul of Eileen Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Sunday, December 3, 9am – For the people of the parish
Christmas Season Mass Schedule
Christmas Masses
Sunday, December 24- 7pm
Monday, December 25 – 9am
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm
Sunday, December 31- 9am
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am
From Bishop Miehm
“THE WORLD DAY OF YOUTH takes place this Sunday, and with it, our own Diocesan Youth Day. In 2020, Pope Francis transferred the observance of the World Day of Youth (instituted by St. John Paul II) from Palm Sunday to the Solemnity of Christ the King. Our Diocesan Youth Office has planned a program that begins at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at our Cathedral: there I will bless and recommission the Diocesan Youth Cross, which was often used at gatherings of young people, but went into hibernation in more recent years. Afterwards, the pilgrims who attended World Youth Day in Lisbon this summer will share some of their personal stories of this amazing, life-changing experience.
THE ADVENT SEASON IS UPON US in just over a week. We have been promoting the resources on FORMED for a while now – and every Catholic in our diocese has access to these great video resources. Formed has some excellent material for the season of Advent, both for adults and youngsters.”
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON
and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Offerings – November 18 & 19- $710.00
Indigenous Reconciliation Fund - $190.00
Global Celebration of Young People on the Feast of Christ the King.
Pope Francis says in this years’ message to young people, "Dear young people, do not be afraid to share with others the hope and joy of the risen Christ! Nurture the spark that has been kindled in you, but at the same time share it. You will come to realize that it grows by being given away!"
November 18 & 19 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
The book of Proverbs, a collection of wise sayings, ends with a hymn in praise of the ideal mother and wife. The inspired author pictures the ideal woman as one who uses her talents in the service of her family and of the poor. The apostle Paul reiterates the need to stay alert for the coming of the Lord. As “children of the light” we must be immersed in works that prepare us for our encounter with the Lord. God’s blessings are bestowed on us not only for the good of self but for the building of God’s kingdom here on earth. If we use our talents for the spread of Christ’s Gospel and for the benefit of our brothers and sisters, then we have profitably invested them, proving ourselves trustworthy servants of the Lord.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, November 22, 12:10pm
Thursday, November 23, 12:10pm
Friday, November 24, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, November 24, 12:10pm
Christ the King Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 25, 5pm
Sunday, November 26, 9am – For the people of the parish
Sunday Offerings – November 11 & 12- $1155.00
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
Some practical helps needed for our parish response:
People to take/provide digital pictures at the parish that we can use on our website.
People with website and social media expertise to help with our outreach.
Making the parish aware of events in our community that we can support.
Fr. Charles
From Bishop Miehm
“THE INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION FUND (IRF) collection will be taken up in our Diocese on the weekend of November 17/18. This is our third collection to support the pledge of the Canadian Bishops to raise 30 million dollars to promote projects that advance the cause of reconciliation and address the trauma caused by residential schools. Our Diocesan IRF committee, composed of Indigenous representatives, has met several times in recent months. They recently recommended eight projects totalling $160,000.00 for approval by the National IRF Board of Directors, which oversees the local campaigns. The applicants are from various First Nations and Métis groups in Kawartha, Muskoka and Parry Sound regions, and their projects are all very worthy ones – your kind donations are making this possible. Special collection envelopes are available this weekend. You may also donate online at https://bit.ly/46k7GCL or using QR Code:
GOOD NEWS FOR OUR INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATON FUND! We received word this week from the National Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Board of Directors that the eight projects our local committee recommended for support have now been approved. Sincere thanks to the members of our local IRF committee, who studied and vetted the various applications and proposed these projects for funding. This is happy news just before this weekend’s collection in our parishes for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. Thank you so much for your generous support in two previous collections, which enabled us to fund these eight worthy projects that will help us to “walk together” with Indigenous people.
THE SEVENTH ANNUAL WORLD DAY OF THE POOR is celebrated in Catholic parishes this weekend, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Pope Francis published a special message for the day, referencing and excerpt from the Book of Tobit 4:7; “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor. My sincere thanks to all those in our parishes and Catholic lay
organizations who dedicate themselves to the service of the poor in any way. “ Bishop Daniel Miehm
November 11 & 12 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
God shares divine wisdom with all who seek and are ready for it. Wisdom is personified as a woman who is found by those who love her.
St. Paul comforts those who mourn the dead with the thought of the future resurrection. The living, likewise, will be caught up with them in glory when Jesus comes at the end of the age. In today’s Gospel Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins. Two weeks before the season of Advent, a time to prepare for and anticipate the Second Coming of Christ, this parable places us in that perfect position of welcoming the Lord in our lives.
A wise Christian decides and acts based on what helps build up God’s kingdom now. Tomorrow may be too late. As believers, we must always be prepared to encounter God who comes to us through the persons we meet and the circumstances we find ourselves in.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, November 15, 12:10pm
Thursday, November 16, 12:10pm
Friday, November 17, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, November 17, 12:10pm
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 18, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of Joseph
and Josephine King, by Don Cadeau
Sunday, November 19, 9am – For the people of the Parish
Sunday Offerings – November 4 & 5 - $810.00
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
“We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life.”
- 1 John 1: 1
From Bishop Miehm
“THE INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION FUND (IRF) collection will be taken up in our Diocese on the weekend of November 17/18. This is our third collection to support the pledge of the Canadian Bishops to raise 30 million dollars to promote projects that advance the cause of reconciliation and address the trauma caused by residential schools. Thank you for your generosity in the past two collections! Our Diocesan IRF committee, composed of Indigenous representatives, has met several times in recent months. They recently recommended eight projects totalling $160,000.00 for approval by the National IRF Board of Directors, which oversees the local campaigns. The applicants are from various First Nations and Métis groups in Kawartha, Muskoka and Parry Sound regions, and their projects are all very worthy ones – your kind donations are making this possible. Special collection envelopes are available this weekend. You may also donate online at https://bit.ly/467GCL.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
On November 11th each year we pause to remember those who died in war, especially those who fought bravely to defend our freedom. As Christians, we pray for the victims of violent conflict throughout the world and that God’s kingdom of justice and peace may prevail among nations. “
St. Mary’s Church Bazaar
Saturday, November 18th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
266 Albert St. Victoria Harbour
Crafts Penny Sale Bake Sale
Lunch served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Come and Enjoy!
Tickets are being sold by St. Mary’s Women of Faith for 2.00 each ere on Saturday & Sunday.
1st prize - a handcrafted quilt
2nd prize/ stained glass snowflake hanger
3rd prize- floral quilt- single size
Draw will be December 4, 2023
Thank you for supporting St. Mary’s Women of Faith
November 4 & 5 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
The Lord warns the religious leaders of Israel of his anger because they teach in the name of the Lord yet they do not keep his ways.
In St. Paul we find the model of a true Christian teacher. Like a loving parent to his converts, he teaches them the Gospel and works that he may not burden them with his needs. Jesus’ seemingly harsh condemnation of certain religious leaders and their practices tells us that following him entails humble service and not receiving entitlements. Titles are good as long as they remind us of and lead us to God’s presence. Do we give more importance to honors than to service? Are we willing to give up certain privileges for the sake of serving God and our neighbor?
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
No Masses on Wednesday, November 8 & Thursday, November 9
Friday, November 10, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, November 10, 12:10pm
32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 11, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of the deceased members of the Carbiera and Phillips families by Mark, Hilda and family
Sunday, November 6, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Freda Nicholson
Sunday Offerings – October 28 & 29 - $1015.00
St. Mary’s Church Bazaar
Saturday, November 18th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
266 Albert St. Victoria Harbour
Crafts Penny Sale Bake Sale
Lunch served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Come and Enjoy!
Tickets are being sold by St. Mary’s Women of Faith for 2.00 each at church
here on Saturdays & Sundays.
1st prize - a handcrafted quilt
2nd prize/ stained glass snowflake hanger
3rd prize- floral quilt- single size
Draw will be December 4, 2023
Thank you for supporting St. Mary’s Women of Faith
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
“We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life.” - 1 John 1: 1
PARISH STEPS
1. Optimize the use of the parish website and social media engagement to expand the parish’s outreach to all people.
2. Promote adult education in the faith through Bible study, learning about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other topics of interest.
3. Facilitate small faith-sharing and prayer groups.
4. Offer strong sacramental preparation in partnership with families and the Catholic schools
5. For parishes with Catholic schools, participate in events that further the parish, home, school partnership.
6. Prepare parishioners as intentional disciples to engage in works of
Evangelization beyond the parish using available programs.
DIOCESAN STEPS
1. Further the use of the Diocesan website, social media, and the online Formed resource to reach out to all people and provide faith resources.
2. Utilize Sacred Heart College to equip parishes for catechetical ministry, outreach, and evangelization.
3. Provide a guideline of catechetical resources for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation sacramental preparation programs including the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Marriage Preparation.
On Formed this Month
As I mentioned in previous weeks The Diocese has a new free online resource of Catholic teaching and entertainment videos.
Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well is a four-part video series on FORMED. Each 30-minute episode presents the Church’s teaching about death and God’s response to it, so we can think about and prepare for death in the light of Jesus Christ, the Author of life.
& For practical elements like end-of-life medical care, funerals, legal documents, grief, and similar topics, visit EternalRest.org for 60+ videos of experts answering common questions.
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON
and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
St. Andre Bessette Major Reliquary Tour
St. Peter’s Parish, Parry Sound
Wednesday, November 15
5:30pm-Exposition of St. Andre’s Relic
5:40pm - Talks on St. Andre
6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 pm - Holy Mass
7:15pm – Veneration of the Relic and anointing with St. Joseph’s Oil
This evening is led by the priests of St. Joseph’s Oratory, MontrealBulletin
October 28 & 29 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
Love and obedience to the Lord require that the people of Israel show charity and compassion toward others, especially the weak, the alien, and the captives. Jesus reminds us today that his way is not simply fulfilling the detailed precepts of religious laws. Rather, it is a way of life; a way of loving God and neighbor through concrete acts of service. Because they welcomed the apostle’s preaching of the Gospel and remained faithful to it despite all trials, the Thessalonian Christians became a model to other believers. St. Paul writes to encourage them further.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, November 1, 12:10pm – Solemnity of All Saints
Thursday, November 2, 12:10pm – All Souls Day
Friday, November 3, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, November 3, 12:10pm
31st Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 4, 5pm – For the people of the parish
Sunday, November 6, 9am - For the Repose of the soul of Claude Nicholson and Lois McDermott by Freda Nicholson and family
Sunday Offerings – October 21 & 22 - $640.00
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
“We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life.” - 1 John 1: 1
PARISH STEPS
1. Optimize the use of the parish website and social media engagement to expand the parish’s outreach to all people.
2. Promote adult education in the faith through Bible study, learning about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other topics of interest.
3. Facilitate small faith-sharing and prayer groups.
4. Offer strong sacramental preparation in partnership with families and the Catholic schools
5. For parishes with Catholic schools, participate in events that further the parish, home, school partnership.
6. Prepare parishioners as intentional disciples to engage in works of
Evangelization beyond the parish using available programs.
DIOCESAN STEPS
1. Further the use of the Diocesan website, social media, and the online Formed resource to reach out to all people and provide faith resources.
2. Utilize Sacred Heart College to equip parishes for catechetical ministry, outreach, and evangelization.
3. Provide a guideline of catechetical resources for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation sacramental preparation programs including the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Marriage Preparation.
All Saints Day and All Souls Day
On November 1st the whole Church celebrates the solemn feast of all the Saints whom we regard as heroes and heroines of our Christian faith. On this holy day, we remember that we are all part of the "communion of saints"— that we do not journey alone on this earth but have the Saints in Heaven praying for us that we will become Holy and join them in heaven.
Pope Francis said that the Saints are not “supermen” who were “born perfect.” Rather, they are ordinary people who followed God with all their heart. “They are like us, like each one of us. They are people who, before reaching the glory of heaven, lived normal lives with joys and griefs, struggles and hopes” (Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square on November 1, 2013). On November 2nd the whole Church commemorates all the faithful departed. Some of them are our loved ones who have gone ahead of us. Our belief in the communion of saints means that our relationship does not end with death. Those who are now in heaven intercede for us before the Lord. Those in Purgatory, who still need purification, benefit from our prayers, especially by the Holy Eucharist that we offer on their behalf.
"Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord, and, as our faith in your Son, raised from the dead, is deepened, so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants also find new strength. Amen" – From the opening prayer for the Mass for All Souls Day.
St. Andre Bessette Major Reliquary Tour
St. Peter’s Parish, Parry Sound
Wednesday, November 15
5:30pm-Exposition of St. Andre’s Relic
5:40pm - Talks on St. Andre
6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 pm - Holy Mass
7:15pm – Veneration of the Relic and anointing with St. Joseph’s Oil
This evening is led by the priests of St. Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal
October 21 & 22, 2023 - World Mission Sunday
The Word of God this Sunday
The prophet Isaiah declares that the Persian emperor Cyrus, though pagan, is God’s anointed instrument. Defeating the Babylonians, Cyrus liberates the captive people of Israel and allows them to return from exile.
St. Paul praises God for the witness of faith, love, and hope of the Thessalonian Christians. Their steadfastness in faith witnesses to the power of the Gospel working in them. Jesus speaks about the right relationship between humanity and God. Just as the image of Caesar stamped on a Roman coin indicates that the coin belongs to Caesar, so the image of God stamped on every person’s being means that everyone belongs to God.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, October 25, 12:10pm
Thursday, October 26, 12:10pm
Friday, October 27, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour for peace in the World.
Friday, October 27, 12:10pm
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, October 28, 5pm –
For the Repose of the soul of Bill Wingfelder by the family
Sunday, October 29, 9am -- For the people of the parish
Sunday Offerings – October 14 & 15 - $1215.00
From Bishop Miehm
“POPE FRANCIS has called for Friday, October 27 to be a day of fasting and prayer for peace in the world. The worsening situation in Israel and Gaza and the looming humanitarian crisis are certainly causing great concern around the world. The Holy Father invited “the various Christian confessions, members of other religions and all who hold the cause of peace in the world at heart to participate.” Priests in our diocese are encouraged to celebrate the Mass that day for the intention of peace in the world and provide some time of Eucharistic adoration.”
Pope Francis - World Mission Sunday 2023
For this year’s World Mission Sunday, I have chosen a theme inspired by the story of the disciples on the way to Emmaus, in the Gospel of Luke (cf. 24:13-35): “Hearts on fire, feet on the move”. Those two disciples were confused and dismayed, but their encounter with Christ in the word and in the breaking of the bread sparked in them the enthusiastic desire to set out again towards Jerusalem and proclaim that the Lord had truly risen. In the Gospel account, we perceive this change in the disciples through a few revealing images: their hearts burned within them as they heard the Scriptures explained by Jesus, their eyes were opened as they recognized him and, ultimately, their feet set out on the way. By meditating on these three images, which reflect the journey of all missionary disciples, we can renew our zeal for evangelization in today’s world. Continue Reading
Thanksgiving- October 7 & 8, 2023- 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
Isaiah 5:1–7, Philippians 4:6–9, Matthew 21:33–43
In Isaiah’s song of the Vineyard, the Lord expresses disappointment that Israel, His chosen vineyard, does not bear good fruits, but only the wild fruits of abuse and bloodshed.
Jesus reminds us that fidelity to God’s will, though not always easy, produces an abundant harvest. We are the Lord’s cherished garden, nurtured by him to produce good fruits. Let us pray that we may lead fruitful lives so that people may see our love for God and our good acts
and glorify our heavenly Father.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
No Wednesday 12:10pm Mass this week.
Thursday, October 12, 12:10pm
Friday, October 13, 11am-12pm – Eucharistic Holy Hour & Benediction
Friday, October 13, 12:10pm
28th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, October 14, 5pm
Sunday, October 15, 9am -- For the people of the parish
Sunday Offerings – September 30/October 1- $1455.00
September Pre-Authorized Donations - $510.00
Mass = Thanksgiving!
“The word “eucharist” may be defined in a few ways, but one of the original translations from the Greek is “thanksgiving” or “to give thanks.” The ancient understanding of thankfulness had a greater depth than only “appreciation.” Thanksgiving involved a specific memory, or more accurately, the act of remembering. Thanksgiving had to do with remembering what had been done for you, and being aware that you owed a debt, in this case, of gratitude, for that gift. We maintain this understanding in our liturgy today, as the Catechism teaches us “In the Liturgy of the Word the Holy Spirit ‘recalls’ to the assembly all that Christ has done for us . . . The Holy Spirit who thus awakens the memory of the Church then inspires thanksgiving and praise.” (CCC 1103)”
From the article “True Thanksgiving” by Alissa Thorell
A NOTE OF THANKS!
On this thanksgiving weekend I wanted to say a big thank you to all of you
for your warm welcome to me as your new pastor
and for your faithful support and service to the parish.
I am blessed to serve in the midst of such a faith filled
and generous people!
Safe travel and God’s blessings to all of you who are “going south”
after thanksgiving weekend.
I look forward to seeing you in the spring!
Fr. Charles
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, we are all aware of the increasing cost of living these days. Like so many families, our parish too is having difficulty meeting all of its’ basic expenses. Even with your generous support, the parish had a deficit of $8,103.75 in 2022 and we project it will be the same for this and future years. It is important to find ways to reduce expenses from our already lean operating budget going forward. One area of concern it that the cost of oil and electricity to heat the Honey Harbour church building has increased to $16,552.00 last year, with only a few parishioners attending Sunday and weekday Masses during the winter.
In the spring of this year Fr. Martin and the members of the finance council entered into discussions with Bishop Daniel Miehm regarding the parish’s finances and church attendance. As a result of those discussions, and after consulting with me, the Bishop has given permission to winterize and close the Honey Harbour Church, hall and chapel after Thanksgiving weekend 2023 until May 18, 2024. With the water and septic systems winterized we will be able to keep the temperature of the Honey Harbour church building much lower this year. We expect significant savings from this action and it will help us to decrease or eliminate our operating deficit and allow us more funds for our parish’s life and outreach. St. John the Baptist Church building thankfully is much cheaper to heat, can easily provide enough seating for all parishioners and guests during the winter and is located in a central and easily accessible location. From October 9, 2023 to May 18, 2024 all parish Masses and other liturgies will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Port Severn. The Honey Harbour Church will reopen for Sunday 11 am Masses on May 19, 2024 - the long weekend in May. We recognize that not everyone has a car and we will do our very best to offer transportation from Honey Harbour to Port Severn for anyone who needs it. To provide ample opportunities for Mass attendance during the winter we will continue having the Saturday 5pm Mass and Sunday 9 am Mass as well as move our daily Masses to 12:10pm.
As we make this painful decision to help us live within our means we ask our patrons, Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist to pray for us, that we remain strong in faith, hope and charity, animated by the joy of the Gospel!
Fr. Charles
September 30 & October 1, 2023 - 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
Ezekial 18:25–28, Philippians 2:1–11, Matthew 21:28-32
The prophet Ezekiel tells us that what ultimately counts is our decision to turn to the Lord. His oracle is an invitation to those who have said “no” to change their ways and take the path that leads to life.
The salvation which the Father has accomplished through Jesus leads St. Paul to contemplation and praise, prayer and thanksgiving.
The Gospel today dwells on the necessity of putting our commitment to the Lord into action. It is the person who ultimately goes to work in the Lord’s vineyard who pleases him and will receive his reward. May our Eucharistic celebration ignite our spirit to work with passion in the Lord’s vineyard, saying yes to the mission He has entrusted to us.
Weekday Masses - Honey Harbour- Mary’s Chapel
Wednesday, October 4, 11 am
Thursday, October 5, 11am
Friday, October 6, 10:30am- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, October 6, 11am
27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, October 7, 5pm - For the people of the parish
Sunday, October 8, 9am
Sunday, October 8, 11am – For the repose of the soul of Barbara Baug
by Emily Heim and Family
Sunday Offerings – September 23 & 24 - $1020.00
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, we are all aware of the increasing cost of living these days. Like so many families, our parish too is having difficulty meeting all of its’ basic expenses. Even with your generous support, the parish had a deficit of $8,103.75 in 2022 and we project it will be the same for this and future years. It is important to find ways to reduce expenses from our already lean operating budget going forward. One area of concern it that the cost of oil and electricity to heat the Honey Harbour church building has increased to $16,552.00 last year, with only a few parishioners attending Sunday and weekday Masses during the winter.
In the spring of this year Fr. Martin and the members of the finance council entered into discussions with Bishop Daniel Miehm regarding the parish’s finances and church attendance. As a result of those discussions, and after consulting with me, the Bishop has given permission to winterize and close the Honey Harbour Church, hall and chapel after Thanksgiving weekend 2023 until May 18, 2024. With the water and septic systems winterized we will be able to keep the temperature of the Honey Harbour church building much lower this year. We expect significant savings from this action and it will help us to decrease or eliminate our operating deficit and allow us more funds for our parish’s life and outreach. St. John the Baptist Church building thankfully is much cheaper to heat, can easily provide enough seating for all parishioners and guests during the winter and is located in a central and easily accessible location. From October 9, 2023 to May 18, 2024 all parish Masses and other liturgies will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Port Severn. The Honey Harbour Church will reopen for Sunday 11 am Masses on May 19, 2024 - the long weekend in May. We recognize that not everyone has a car and we will do our very best to offer transportation from Honey Harbour to Port Severn for anyone who needs it. To provide ample opportunities for Mass attendance during the winter we will continue having the Saturday 5pm Mass and Sunday 9 am Mass as well as move our daily Masses to 12:10pm.
As we make this painful decision to help us live within our means we ask our patrons, Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist to pray for us, that we remain strong in faith, hope and charity, animated by the joy of the Gospel!
Fr. Charles
Parish Schedule (effective October 9, 2023)
Masses: Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9 am
Wednesday-Friday - 12:10pm
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Benediction
Fridays 11am-12pm
Parish Confession Schedule
Fridays 11:30 am - 12:00pm
Saturdays 4pm - 4:30pm
The Angels
Each year as the warm days of summer turn to the coolness and bright colors of autumn, the Church celebrates the work and ministry of angels. We begin this twofold celebration on Sept. 29 with the feast of the archangels — Raphael, Michael and Gabriel. We conclude three days later on Oct. 2 when we honor the myriad guardian angels whom Tradition describes as assigned by God to each man and woman. The Scriptures speak of how angels are sent to assist in God’s plan of salvation. They bring messages, accompany the faithful along the path of daily life and fight the battles of God. We who seek to minister in Christ’s name are called to do likewise.
Prayer to My Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God’s love commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side, To light
and guard, Rule and guide. Amen.
Drives to Church
A number of parishioners are available to drive people to Port Severn for Saturday and Sunday Masses. Please contact Fr. Charles if you need a drive.
From our Bishop
ON OCTOBER 4, POPE FRANCIS will open the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” Five Canadian bishops will be participating in this session. In a recent letter to bishops around the world, Cardinal Mario Grech, General Secretary of the Synod, encouraged every member of the faithful and every local Church to pray that the Holy Spirit guide the Synod participants throughout their meetings.
An intercession for the Universal Prayer at Mass and a Solemn Blessing have been sent to each parish, as we pray for the success of the Synod process.
THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS held its annual plenary meeting this week. There was discussion about the promotion of palliative care and opposition to euthanasia, ongoing efforts at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, the upcoming Synod on Synodality, and the promotion of Vocations to the priesthood. Short videos about the work of the Plenary meeting can be viewed on YouTube – CCCB-CECC. Congratulations to Bishop William McGrattan (Bishop of Peterborough from 2014-17) who has been elected President of the CCCB for the next two years. May God guide him in this important role of coordination and collaboration for the bishops of Canada.
September 23 & 24- 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
The Generosity of God
The Lord is generous in forgiving and so the sinful person is invited to forsake their wicked ways. It is never too late to return to the Lord.
The Lord gives us more than we ever deserve. In turn, we are to mirror this generosity to others, going beyond the limits of strict justice.
When our life is Christ’s, says St. Paul, any option is desirable.
When we live, we are happy to serve him, and when we die,
we shall be with our Saviour for eternity.
Weekday Masses - Honey Harbour- Mary’s Chapel
Wednesday, September 27, 11 am
Thursday, September 28, 11am
Friday, September 29, 10:30am- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, September 29, 11am
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 30, 5pm
Sunday, October 1, 9am - For the Moreau Family.
Sunday, October 1, 11am - For the people of the parish
Sunday Offerings – September 16 & 17 - $1121.00
Last Friday we celebrated the funeral of Gloria Cousineau, a life long member of our parish. We extend our sympathy and prayer to Gloria’s husband Louis, to the family and to her brother Mark Vessair.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, we are all aware of the increasing cost of living these days. Like so many families, our parish too is having difficulty meeting all of its’ basic expenses. Even with your generous support, the parish had a deficit of $8,103.75 in 2022 and we project it will be the same for this and future years. It is important to find ways to reduce expenses from our already lean operating budget going forward. One area of concern it that the cost of oil and electricity to heat the Honey Harbour church building has increased to $16,552.00 last year, with only a few parishioners attending Sunday and weekday Masses during the winter.
In the spring of this year Fr. Martin and the members of the finance council entered into discussions with Bishop Daniel Miehm regarding the parish’s finances and church attendance. As a result of those discussions, and after consulting with me, the Bishop has given permission to winterize and close the Honey Harbour Church, hall and chapel after Thanksgiving weekend 2023 until May 18, 2024. With the water and septic systems winterized we will be able to keep the temperature of the Honey Harbour church building much lower this year. We expect significant savings from this action and it will help us to decrease or eliminate our operating deficit and allow us more funds for our parish’s life and outreach. St. John the Baptist Church building thankfully is much cheaper to heat, can easily provide enough seating for all parishioners and guests during the winter and is located in a central and easily accessible location. From October 9, 2023 to May 18, 2024 all parish Masses and other liturgies will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Port Severn. The Honey Harbour Church will reopen for Sunday 11 am Masses on May 19, 2024 - the long weekend in May. We recognize that not everyone has a car and we will do our very best to offer transportation from Honey Harbour to Port Severn for anyone who needs it. To provide ample opportunities for Mass attendance during the winter we will continue having the Saturday 5pm Mass and Sunday 9 am Mass as well as move our daily Masses to 12:10pm.
As we make this painful decision to help us live within our means we ask our patrons, Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist to pray for us, that we remain strong in faith, hope and charity, animated by the joy of the Gospel!
Fr. Charles
Parish Schedule (effective October 9, 2023)
Masses: Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9 am
Wednesday-Friday - 12:10pm
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Benediction
Fridays 11am-12pm
Parish Confession Schedule
Fridays 11:30 am - 12:00pm
Saturdays 4pm - 4:30pm
September 16 & 17- 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
Sirach 27:30-28:7, Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 18:21-35
Forgiven and Forgiving
The wise man Sirach teaches that an
Israelite should forgive his neighbor’s faults so that God would forgive him.
St. Paul reminds us of the Lordship of Jesus. None of us lives or dies as one’s own master.
We are servants of one and the same Lord.
In the Gospel, Jesus declares that we whose sin
God has forgiven, are expected to be just as generous to others.
By forgiving one another we do what God does all the time for us.
Weekday Masses - Honey Harbour- Mary’s Chapel
Wednesday, September 20, 11 am
Thursday, September 21, 11am
Friday, September 22, 10:30am- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, September 22, 11am
25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 23, 5pm
Sunday, September 24, 9am - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, September 24, 11am -The repose of the souls of John and Alan Cousineau by Phyllis and Linda Cousineau
Sunday Offerings – September 9 & 10 - $1390.00
From the Pastor’s Desk
Parish Financial update
Your finance council has been meeting regularly and we wanted to provide you with a quick note on the state of our finances. Thank you for your generous support! Your generosity and Fr. Martin’s and the finance council’s careful oversight have kept expenses and income consistent these last two years.
January – August 2022/23 Income and Expenses
Income
2023 2022
Sunday Collections 46,791.20 43,785.00
Total income 74,439.07 72,070.22
Expenses
Total 72,302.86 71,019.52
Available Funds
Bank Account 33,235.82 39,197.92
Savings 20,863.49 20,863.39
In 2022 the parish had a deficit of $8,103.75.
As of now we project that we will be running a deficit at year end.
Saturday 5pm Mass - To Be Continued!
Be reminded that there is a Celebration of the Eucharist at St. John the Baptist in Port Severn every Saturday. Our numbers have been small thus far since this Mass time was reintroduced in the spring but it is my hope that we will continue to have Mass every Saturday of the year. It is good to provide another opportunity to gather to pray, worship and receive the gift of the Eucharist weekly in our beautiful and easily accessible Church when life, travel, health and weather make it difficult to get to Mass on Sunday. Thanks to those who have been helping with ushering and reading!!
The Word of God this Sunday
St. Peter recoils at Jesus' revelation that as “the Christ” he must “suffer greatly ... be rejected ... be killed and rise after three days.” He is so aghast at Jesus' words about suffering and death that he fails to hear the most important part of the revelation about who Jesus is and what he is to accomplish. He fails to grasp that through death Jesus will be raised to new life. Hearing Jesus' teaching about taking up his cross to follow him can cause us similarly to recoil as did Peter. But we live on the other side of the resurrection. We know that death brings risen life. This assurance of new life is what gives us the courage to “take up [our] cross and follow” Jesus.
Mass Schedule
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 14, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cadeau by Don Cadeau - St. JB
Sunday, September 15, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 15, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Celina Phillips
by Mark, Hilda and Family – OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, September 18
Thursday, September 19, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Friday, September 20, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, September 19 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, September 20, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 21, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Nadine Adams by Madeline Blackburn - St. JB
Sunday, September 22, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 22, 11am -- For the repose of the soul of Celina Phillips by Mark, Hilda and Family- OLOM
Offertory Collections -September 8-$1250.00
Martyrs’ Shrine News -Healing Mass - Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm
Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM.
For more info and to purchase tickets,
please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
FROM OUR BISHOP
“A COLLECTION FOR OUR INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION FUND will take place in the parishes of the Diocese next weekend. We are grateful for your generosity which has enabled us already to fund about a dozen projects in First Nation communities and Metis organizations – part of the Church’s ongoing commitment toward Truth and Reconciliation and “walking together” with Indigenous people. Information about projects already supported can be found on our website where you may also donate online.”
“IN JULY, THE CANADIAN BISHOPS PUBLISHED A “Letter to the People of God,” commemorating the second anniversary of Pope Francis’ penitential visit to Canada. In this letter, the bishops provide an update on the steps that the Church in Canada has taken to respond to the Holy Father’s call for a future of justice, healing and reconciliation with Indigenous people. You can also read about our local efforts with the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund in the Diocese of Peterborough on our website.”
Part 2 of the update:
Transparent access to records. The Bishops of Canada have pledged to make their relevant records available to Indigenous researchers and communities, in order to help them find the truth that they seek. To support this work, the CCCB has approved a set of Guidelines to assist dioceses in developing policies for documentation and access to relevant records, including mission, sacramental and burial records, to help Indigenous Peoples identify the facts pertaining to their loved ones.
Continuing to dialogue with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
The Bishops have established structures within the CCCB to support local and national dialogues to foster greater understanding of Indigenous cultural, linguistic, and spiritual traditions and values. Discussions cover matters such as developing academic collaborations to understand the concepts commonly associated with the “Doctrine of Discovery”, as well as engaging with the Canadian government on shared concerns, such as the Indigenous belongings currently held at the Vatican museums.
+Bishop Daniel
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time- September 8 ,2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Isaiah’s poetic vision presents a world redeemed by God's saving power. What Isaiah communicates through poetry, Jesus communicates through action. We tend to think of salvation in terms of heaven and the hereafter. The readings open us to salvation as encountering and hearing God now.
“the first proclamation must ring out over and over
Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you;
and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten,
strengthen and free you!”
Pope Francis
Mass Schedule
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 7, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau by Don Cadeau - St. JB
Sunday, September 8, 9am - For the repose of the souls of six generations of the family of Albert and Louise Leduc by Erva Mcaree - St. JB
Sunday, September 8, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, September 11
Thursday, September 12, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Friday, September 13, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, September 12 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, September 13, 1am-11:30am- HH
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 14, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cadeau by Don Cadeau - St. JB
Sunday, September 15, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 15, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Celina Phillips
by Mark, Hilda and Family – OLOM
Offertory Collections -September 1-$2260.00,
August online giving - $660.00 Thank you for your generous support!
Martyrs’ Shrine News -Healing Mass - Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm
Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM.
For more info and to purchase tickets,
please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
The Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary – September 8
Birthdays celebrate people. They are occasions to rejoice in and honor the whole life of that person. The other memorials, feasts, and solemnities of the liturgical year honor various specific aspects of Mary’s life. Today’s feast honors her whole life, her personhood, and the gift of who she was and is.
Dearest Mother Mary, your conception was immaculate and your birth glorious. You were conceived without sin, born without sin, and remained sinless throughout your life. In Heaven, you radiate God’s beauty and splendor and will do so for all eternity. Please pray that I will more fully imitate your many virtues, so that I can be a fitting instrument of your
divine Son in the world. Mother Mary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
FROM OUR BISHOP
“POPE FRANCIS CONTINUES HIS HISTORIC TOUR of Indonesia and Oceania this week, the longest such visit of his papacy. After spending time in Papua New Guinea today, he will move on to East Timor. This is a true missionary journey in every sense! Let us pray for the Holy Father’s wellbeing, and for the many people who will be spiritually encouraged by his visit.
“IN JULY, THE CANADIAN BISHOPS PUBLISHED A “Letter to the People of God,” commemorating the second anniversary of Pope Francis’ penitential visit to Canada. In this letter, the bishops provide an update on the steps that the Church in Canada has taken to respond to the Holy Father’s call for a future of justice, healing and reconciliation with Indigenous people. You can also read about our local efforts with the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund in the Diocese of Peterborough on our website.”
Part 1 of the update:
“Financial support for Indigenous priorities. In September 2021, following their national apology, the Catholic Bishops of Canada pledged $30 million for projects that support healing and reconciliation. These projects are identified by local Indigenous people and overseen by the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF). To date, the IRF has raised more than $15 million, and is therefore ahead of its five-year timeline. It has approved 166 projects determined in collaboration with First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners across the country”.
+Bishop Daniel
This Week on Formed
Pope Saint Gregory the Great- In the history of the Church, there are less than five popes esteemed with the title "the Great." One of the lesser known members of this impressive group is Pope St. Gregory the Great. Gregory is known for his prolific writing, his radical humility, his emphasis on missions, and his dedication to almsgiving. Enjoy this discussion between Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn
The Catholic Family in a Post-Christian World | The Mission of the Family | Ep 1 God has a plan for marriage and the family. By understanding God’s goal for family life and its relationship to the world, families will be better prepared for the challenges of living this vision in modern society.
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 1, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Moses’ teaching about the wisdom of the Law reminds the people where the heart-of God lies: close to them. The purpose of our observance of the Law is to keep our hearts close to God. Jesus chides the Pharisees and scribes in the gospel for having strayed far from this understanding. Laws become ends in themselves when we forget their real purpose. Jesus calls us to the true purpose of the Law: a heart centered on God.
Mass Schedule
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 31, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Darline Woll
by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, September 1, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 1, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Randall Cote by Susan Hunter and family – OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, September 4
Thursday, September 5, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Friday, September 6, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, September 5 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, September 6, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 7, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don Cadeau - St. JB
Sunday, September 8, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 8 , 11am - For the repose of the souls of six generations
of the family of Albert and Louise Leduc by Erva Mcaree- OLOM
Offertory Collections -August 25-$1750.00 - Thank you for your generosity!
Martyrs’ Shrine News -Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm- Healing Mass
Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM. As we approach the 100th anniversary of Martyrs' Shrine in 2025-2026, please help support the revitalization and renovation of the Shrine. We would be honored to have you be a part of this celebration! For more info and to purchase tickets, please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
Sacred Heart College Center for Evangelization
I mentioned a few weeks ago that in addition to serving as Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist parish, I have been asked to serve as program Director at Sacred Heart College starting August 12, 2024. This is a part time role that will include some travel in the Diocese of Peterborough. Please continue to pray for me as take on this new role! Fr. Charles
I include an excerpt of the Letter Bishop Miehm has written to me to help you understand what I am doing:
“With this letter I acknowledge that you have accepted the position of Program Director offered to you by the Board of Sacred Heart College. You have been engaged to undertake this mission to help Sacred Heart College pivot to a Center for evangelization, catechesis and adult formation. You have my permission and, indeed, endorsement to fulfill this important role.
This work should be manageable with your current responsibilities as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy in Honey Harbour. As we discussed, Sacred Heart College will reimburse the parish for the time that you devote to this new work as Program Director. Please be assured of my encouragement and prayerful support as you begin this new mission, one that should se rve Sacred Heart College and the faithful of the Diocese of Peterborough very well”. +Bishop Daniel
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 25, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Both the First Reading and the Gospel call upon us to decide whom we will serve. The decision is based on our knowledge and experience of what God has done for us, and our relationship with Jesus. Sometimes we follow Jesus even without full understanding or complete conviction. But, like Peter, we know that there is none other to whom we would rather go.
Mass Schedule
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 24, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Beatrice Bressette Nowocin by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, August 25, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 25, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by the family - OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, August 28
Thursday, August 29, 12:10pm - Port Severn- Passion of St. John the Baptist
Friday, August 30, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, August 29 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, August 30, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 31, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Darline Woll
by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, September 1, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, September 1, 11am - For the people of the parish – OLOM
Offertory Collections -August 18-$1209.64 - Thank you for your generosity!
Martyrs’ Shrine News - Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm- Healing Mass
Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM at the Brooklea Golf & Country Club in Midland. As we approach the 100th anniversary of Martyrs' Shrine in 2025-2026, please help support the revitalization and renovation of the Shrine. Our Fall Gala aims to bring the local community together for a night of fellowship and festivity. We would be honored to have you be a part of this celebration! For more info and to purchase tickets, please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 18
The Word of God this Sunday
“Come, eat of my food.” In the First Reading an invitation for a banquet is put forth, and the food is meat and wine. In the gospel an invitation is also put forth for a banquet, and the meat and wine are Jesus' very flesh and blood. Jesus does not mince words! “The Jews quarreled” because Jesus says he gives his flesh to eat and his blood to drink. And he also promises “eternal life” to those who so eat and drink. And he also says that those who so eat and drink would be intimately related to him (“remain in me and I in him.”) And he also says that all life is because of him. And he also says that he is the “bread that came down from heaven.” No, Jesus does not mince words! Neither should we mince the way we live what Jesus says. We who eat his flesh and drink his blood are to live his life to the fullest.
Mass Schedule
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 17, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Daniel King
by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, August 18, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 18, 11am - For the people of the parish – OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, August 21, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Thursday, August 22, 12:10pm - Port Severn- Queenship of Mary
Friday, August 23, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, August 22 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, August 23, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 24, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Beatrice Bressette Nowocin by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, August 25, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 25, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by the family - OLOM
Offertory Collections – August 4- $3060.00, Youth/Vocations - $240.00, August 11-$1280.00 Thank you for your generosity!
Anima Christi
When I was pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Ottawa I brought communion to a long time parishioner who was dying. After receiving communion she prayed in her frail voice:
The Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from thee.
From the malicious enemy me.
In the hour of my death call me
and bid me come unto thee,
that with thy saints I may praise thee forever and ever. Amen
She told me that she prayed this ancient prayer every day for most of her long life. She inspired me to begin the practice of praying the Anima Christi every time I receive the Eucharist. It is a wonderful summary of what the Eucharist is. This weekend I will share a musical version of this prayer by Jandi Arboledo. You can find a full choral version of the song on Utube!
Martyrs’ Shrine News
Sunday, September 29, 7:30pm- Healing Mass
(pls note there is no Healing Mass on August 18)
You are invited to the annual Fall Gala for Martyrs’ Shrine, taking place September 21, 2024, from 5-10 PM at the Brooklea Golf & Country Club in Midland. As we approach the 100th anniversary of Martyrs' Shrine in 2025-2026, please help support the revitalization and renovation of the Shrine. Our Fall Gala aims to bring the local community together for a night of fellowship and festivity. We would be honored to have you be a part of this celebration!
For more info and to purchase tickets, please go to https://martyrs-shrine.com/fall-gala/
18th & 19th Sundays of Ordinary Time - August 3-18
The Word of God this Sunday – August 4th
In the First Reading the people grumble because they are hungry, and God hears them and gives them Manna: “bread from heaven.” In the Gospel the crowd is also looking for food, but Jesus offers them something new—himself as the new bread from heaven, “the bread of life.” Are we ever satisfied? No! We are always pursuing better ways to meet our needs and wants, sometimes so intensely that we miss far greater gifts being offered to us. This gospel reminds us that the greatest gift has already been given to us—Jesus himself, “the bread of life.”
Nurturing the Next Generation
On August 3/4, there will be a special collection to support vocations, youth ministry, and university chaplaincy in our diocese. Your contributions nurture future priests, empower our youth with faith and guidance, and support the spiritual needs of university and college students. Please give generously, ensuring we strengthen the next generation of Catholics. Donate through the parish or at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
Annual Catholic Cemetery Mass Schedule
You are invited to join with other local parishes for the annual celebration of the Eucharist for the faithful departed:
Wed. Aug. 14 – St. Louis, Mt. St. Louis – 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Aug. 14 – St. Mary’s, Victoria Harbour – 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. Aug. 15 – St. John’s, Waubaushene – 7:00 p.m.
Please bring a lawn chair! If it rains the Cemetery Mass will be held in the church associated with the Cemetery.
Martyrs Shrine Healing Masses & Anointing of the Sick
September 29, 7:30pm
The Word of God this Sunday – August 11th
The miraculous provision of bread in the wilderness sustains Elijah’s physical life for the journey to Horeb, the mountain of God. Jesus offers to his disciples the food of his teaching as well as his own flesh for the journey to eternal life. By opening ourselves to be “taught by God” we come to see who Jesus really is (“the living bread ... from heaven”). Only with this deeper knowledge can we receive the greatest gift he offers—himself, the “living bread” whose cross and resurrection allows us “live forever.”
Jesus is “the bread of eternal life.”
Akers discuss this holy man, drawing wisdom from his life and works to aid Catholics today. Our parish has a FORMED subscription. See the sign up information on the back page of the bulletin!
Mass Schedule
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 3, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by the family - St. JB
Sunday, August 4, 9am - – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by Len and Jenny Leduc- St. JB
Sunday, August 4, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Bill and Camilla Murphy by Beth and Bob Bray and family- OLOM
There will be no weekday Masses/events from August 5-9
Fr. Charles will be away for a week of camping from August 5-12.
Fr. Jim Sercely, a former pastor of our parish, has gracioualy agreed to celebrate the Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 Masses.
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 10, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 11, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon
by Peter and Michael Pilon - St. JB
Sunday, August 11, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Claude Nicholson and Lois McDermott by Freda and the family - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, August 14, 12:10pm - Port Severn
Thursday, August 15, 12:10pm - Port Severn- Assumption of Mary
Friday, August 16, 11:30am - Honey Harbour
Bible Study – Thursday, August 15 - 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, August 16, 10:30am-11:30am- HH
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 17, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Daniel King
by Geraldine Gorbutt - St. JB
Sunday, August 18, 9am -For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, August 18, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Offertory Collections – July 28- $1680.00, July pre-authorized giving-$660.00
Thank you for your generosity!
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 28, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
The prophet Elisha begins with twenty barley loaves and satisfies the hunger of a crowd of one hundred people with “some left over.” Jesus begins with only five barley loaves and satisfies the hunger of five thousand with “twelve wicker baskets left over.” The superabundance of food Jesus provides from so little is a sign of the fullness of Life—his very self— Jesus gives.
Mass Schedule
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 27, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Brian Leduc
by the family - St. JB
Sunday, July 28, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 28, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 31, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, August 1, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, August 2, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 3, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by the family - St. JB
Sunday, August 4, 9am - – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by Len and Jenny Leduc- St. JB
Sunday, August 4, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Bill and Camilla Murphy by Beth and Bob Bray and family- OLOM
Bible Study – Thursday, August 1- 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, August 2, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
There will be no Weekday Masses, etc.,from August 7-9 as Fr. Charles will be away for a week of camping from August 5-12.
Fr. Jim Sercely, a former pastor of our parish, will be celebrating the Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 Masses.
Offertory Collections – July 21- $1475.00
Thank you for your generosity!
4th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - July 28, 2024.
The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly persons, so often the victims of the throw-away culture. In this year of preparation for the Jubilee, which the Holy Father wishes to be devoted to prayer, the theme of the World Day is taken from Psalm 71, the plea of an elderly person who reflects on the story of his friendship with God. By cherishing the charisms of grandparents and the elderly, and the contribution they make to the life of the Church, the World Day seeks to support the efforts of every ecclesial community to forge bonds between the generations and to combat loneliness, in the awareness that – as Scripture states – “It is not good for man to be alone” (Gen 2:18).
“Ponder” and Prepare for Sunday Mass!
The award-winning series, “Ponder” follows the Church year, providing the text of the Sunday readings, commentary, reflection points. A great way to prepare both heart and mind to enter into the riches of the Sunday Bible readings.
When: weekly on Thursdays, 1pm- 2pm
What: Join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Bible readings with written and video materials.
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn
Nurturing the Next Generation
On August 3/4, there will be a special collection to support vocations, youth ministry, and university chaplaincy in our diocese. Your contributions nurture future priests, empower our youth with faith and guidance, and support the spiritual needs of university and college students. Please give generously, ensuring we strengthen the next generation of Catholics. Donate through the parish or at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
On “Formed” this week!
Saint Ignatius of Loyola: Soldier for Christ
Founder of the Jesuit order, St. Ignatius of Loyola is also known as the "Soldier for Christ." During the turmoil of the Protestant Reformation, Ignatius offered the Church a new spirituality of devoted service to Christ and evangelization. Our parish has a FORMED subscription. See the sign up information below!
https://watch.formed.org/videos/saint-ignatius-of-loyola-soldier-for-christ
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 21, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
When authority is misused, the sheep are scattered, driven away, not cared for; the shepherd will be punished. Jeremiah foresees the coming of a good and righteous shepherd, Jesus, who teaches us all we need to know to come to salvation. The crowds are relentless in pursuing Jesus and the disciples. Jesus knows there is more to satisfying human needs than miracles. Physical healing is a sign of salvation, an invitation to take up a new way of thinking and living. Jesus responds to the crowd as their healer, yes. But even more he reveals himself to be their Shepherd and Teacher who challenges the crowd about what they are truly to pursue. We are driven to do whatever is necessary to overcome physical difficulties. We must be equally relentless in overcoming whatever keeps us from growing spiritually and coming to fullness of life in Christ.
Mass Schedule
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 20, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Patrick Kearns by Pam and Wally Berko and family - St. JB
Sunday, July 21, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 21, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 24, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, July 25, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, July 26, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 27, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Brian Leduc by the family - St. JB
Sunday, July 28, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 28, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Bible Study – Thursday, July 25- 1pm-2:00pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, July 26, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Offertory Collections – July 14 - $1920.00, Bishop’s Appeal - $565.00
Thank you for your generosity!
“Ponder” and Prepare for Sunday Mass!
The award-winning series, “Ponder” follows the Church year, providing the text of the Sunday readings, commentary, reflection points. A great way to prepare both heart and mind to enter into the riches of the Sunday Bible readings.
When: weekly - starting Thursday, July 26, 1pm- 2pm
What: Join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Bible readings with written and video materials.
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn
Catholic Family Retreat-August 3rd-5th, 2024
Our friends in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie invite you and your family to this Catholic family retreat! Hosted at Sacred Way Farm (745 Kells Road, Powassan, Ontario), you and your family are invited to attend the talks given by Chris and Katie Bray titled "A Time Such as This: Esther 4:14". Visit https://holynamestalphonsus.com/familyretreat for more information and registration.
+Fr. Damian Smullen+
Fr. Damian, originally from Sligo, Ireland, Fr. Damian served for many years in our Diocese of Peterborough. Fr. Damian most recently served as the chaplain of the Peterborough Regional Hospital and Chaplain to Wayside Catholic Academy School, Peterborough. He died unexpectedly at Sligo University Hospital, Ireland. His Funeral will be at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo, Ireland on Wednesday, July 24 at 11:00am. There will be a Memorial Mass on Friday, July 26, 2024, 12:00 pm at St. Peter-In-Chains Cathedral, Peterborough.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 14, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Amos was taken away from shepherding his flock and sent by God to prophesy. The Twelve were called and sent forth by Jesus to continue his mission of salvation. Both Amos and the Twelve were sent out on the authority of divine commission. So are we. We tend to live and work as if everything depends upon us. While we need to be realistic and practical about our role, we cannot lose sight of the One on whom we ultimately depend—Jesus—who sends us forth to continue his own saving mission.
Mass Schedule
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 13, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 14, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 14, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 17, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, July 18, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, July 19, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 20, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Patrick Kearns by Pam and Wally Berko and family - St. JB
Sunday, July 21, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 21, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Bible Study – Thursday, July 18- 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, July 19, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Offertory Collections – July 7 - $1945.00, Bishop’s Appeal - $200.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Preparing for Sunday Mass!
When: weekly - starting Thursday, July 26, 1pm- 2pm
What: Join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to reflect on the Sunday Bible readings with written and video materials.
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn
This Weekend Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses. At the Sunday 9 am Mass at St. John the Baptist he will be accepting the profession of faith and celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion for Jennifer Lawrence who has been preparing over the winter to join the Catholic Church.
Help Bishop Miehm Share Hope
This weekend, we invite you to support the Bishop's Annual Appeal, funding critical initiatives in our diocese like the Refugee Resettlement Program. This ministry has provided hope and security to hundreds of refugees like Aida, who was forced to flee her home when a civil war erupted. Your generous support helps Bishop Miehm share hope and care for our diocese. Donations can be made through our parish or online at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
+Fr. Burke+
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Father Bartholomew (Bart) Burke, who passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 94. Father Burke was ordained in 1956 at the Cathedral of St. Peter-In-Chains, was a parish priest for many years at several of our parishes. He was Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy parish from 1960-1970. In 1982 he began ministering in Labrador, Newfoundland and later ministered in our sister diocese, the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas and was a pastor of several mission churches until he retired in 2013. Father Burke loved Winnipeg and retired there
On Monday July 15th at 1 p.m., the Funeral Mass for Father Bart Burke at St Peter-in-Chains Cathedral will be livestreamed on the Peterborough Diocese YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Mp2voBsd4pE?si=KzNPeJoKD6t4bkDC
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 7, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
Sadly, biblical tradition reveals that all too frequently God’s prophets faced rejection and resistance. The story of Ezekiel in the first reading describes the lot of God's faithful servants, which was also the lot of Jesus.
Faith frees us to see ourselves as we are: those in need of Jesus, and to see Jesus as he truly is: The Son of God with power to save.
If we take seriously our own commitment to live the gospel, there will be times when we will be faced with misunderstanding, rejection, and ridicule. Indeed, the extent of the resistance may even be the measure of our commitment.
Mass Schedule
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 6, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, Jul 7, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 7, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau
by Louis and the family - OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 10, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, July 11, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, July 12, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 13, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 14, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 14, 11am - For the people of the parish - OLOM
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, July 12, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Bible Study – Thursday, July 11- 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
Offertory Collections – June 30 - $1540.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Next Weekend Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses. At the Sunday 9 am Mass at St. John the Baptist he will be accepting the profession of faith and celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion for Jennifer Lawrence who has been preparing over the winter to join the Catholic Church. Let us keep Jennifer in prayer as she prepares to join the Church and our parish!
Help Bishop Miehm Share Hope
This weekend and next, we invite you to support the Bishop's Annual Appeal, funding critical initiatives in our diocese like the Refugee Resettlement Program. This ministry has provided hope and security to hundreds of refugees like Aida, who was forced to flee her home when a civil war erupted. Read her story in our bulletin insert this week. Your generous support helps Bishop Miehm share hope and care for our diocese.
Donations can be made through our parish or online at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
Our CCO Visitors this weekend:
Founded in 1988 in Saskatchewan, Catholic Christian Outreach™ (CCO™) is a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. We challenge young adults to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world. The ministry has now spread to many university campuses across Canada and serves in our Diocese at Trent University, Peterborough.
+Fr. Burke+
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Father Bartholomew (Bart) Burke, who passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 94. Father Burke was ordained in 1956 at the Cathedral of St. Peter-In-Chains, was a parish priest for many years at several of our parishes. He was Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy parish from 1960-1970. In 1982 he began ministering in Labrador, Newfoundland and later ministered in our sister diocese, the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas and was a pastor of several mission churches until he retired in 2013. Father Burke loved Winnipeg and retired there. Arrangements and funeral details will be forthcoming.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
13th Week of Ordinary Time - June 30, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
What does Pope Francis say we can do to imitate Jesus in healing people?
“Let Jesus look at and heal your heart. I too have to do this: let Jesus look at my heart and heal it. And if you have already felt his tender gaze upon you, imitate him, and do as he does. Look around: you will see that many people who live beside you feel wounded and alone; they need to feel loved: take the step. Jesus asks you for a gaze that does not stop at the outward appearance, but that goes to the heart: a gaze that is not judgmental. Jesus asks us for a gaze that is non-judgmental, but rather welcoming. Let us open our hearts to welcome others. Because love alone heals life.”
Pope Francis June 27, 2021
Mass Schedule
Correction: the Mass Intention for Sunday, June 23, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Alice Hume by Freda Nicholson and Marie Richardson (not Marie Robertson as I had announced) My apologies for this mistake. Fr. Charles
13th Sunday of Ordinary time
Saturday, June 29, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 30, 9am –-- For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 30 - 11am - For the Repose of Ivan and Curtis Simmons by Anne Simmons – OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, July 3, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, July 4, 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, July 5, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, July 6, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, Jul 7, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, July 7, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau
by Louis and the family - OLOM
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, July 7, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Bible Study – Thursday, July 7- 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
Offertory Collections – June 16 - 1215.00, Priest Benefit Fund - $500.00
June 23 - $1055.00. Thank you for your generosity!
Supporting the Ministry of our Bishop
The annual Bishop’s Appeal will be held on the weekends of July 6/7
and July 13/14. This special collection supports diocesan ministries under
the direction of the bishop such as youth, vocations, senior care, and refugee services. Donations can be made through our parish or online at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
Parish Visitors
July 6 & 7 - Catholic Christian Outreach missionaries who minister at University Campuses will be speaking at our weekend Masses.
July 13 & 14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
FROM BISHOP MIEHM
THE CANADIAN BISHOPS’ SPONSOR A FORUM on Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogues, that is held every three years. This forum brings together participants from the eleven dialogues that the CCCB sponsors with various Christian denominations and other faith groups. I look forward to participating in these meetings at St. Augustine’s Seminary later this week in my role as co-chair of the Hindu-Catholic Dialogue. These gatherings are always a helpful time for Catholics engaged in this work to share common concerns and best practices, seeking to learn from each other and find ways to be a “Church in Dialogue.”
ON NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY (June 21), the co-chairs of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle issued a statement calling on Catholics and all Canadians to unite in prayer for spiritual unity. Recognizing the profound impact of Pope Francis’ visit two years ago, they urge us to embrace the ongoing journey of reconciliation with courage, humility and love. The Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle is a Catholic coalition of Indigenous people, clergy, consecrated men and women and members of lay movements engaged in promoting that journey of reconciliation. You may read the text of the statement at https://ourladyofguadalupecircle.ca/
+BISHOP DANIEL
Happy Canada Day!
God’s richest blessing to all of you as we give thanks for the gift of Canada and gather in the beauty of God’s creation with our families!
“God keep our land glorious and free”! Fr. Charles12th Week of Ordinary Time - June 23, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
The storm at sea is both a terrifying natural event and a metaphor for overwhelming difficulties that the Church encounters on its journey of discipleship. In either case Jesus is in the midst of his disciples urging them to greater faith, responding to their fears, and delivering them from danger. The disciples have yet to discover who Jesus is and trust in him; and so do we. Jesus invites the disciples to “cross to the other side.” Saints and mystics have described the difficulties of their spiritual life using such metaphors as a rocky road, arid desert, and the dark night of the soul. These, and the gospel's image of the storm, remind us that even perfect faith would not spare us from difficulty in following Jesus.
Mass Schedule
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 22, 5pm –For the Repose of the souls of Tom and John Moreau by Ann Cascanette - St. JB
Sunday, June 23, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 23, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Alice Hume
by Freda Nicholson and Marie Richardson- OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, June 26, 12:10pm- Port Severn
Thursday, June 27 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, June 28, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
13th Sunday of Ordinary time
Saturday, June 29, 5pm – For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 30, 9am –-- For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 30 - 11am - For the Repose of Ivan and Curtis Simmons by Anne Simmons – OLOM
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, June 28, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Bible Study – Thursday, June 28- 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
Parish Visitors
July 6 & 7 - Catholic Christian Outreach missionaries who minister at University Campuses will be speaking at our weekend Masses.
July 13 & 14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
FROM BISHOP MIEHM
“THE PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE HAD THEIR ANNUAL RETREAT FROM JUNE 3-7. The spiritual reflections by Father John O’Brien SJ, were excellent and provided lots of food for thought and prayer. Father O’Brien is the director of Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, and he based his retreat on the writings and the lives of St. Jean de Brebeuf, St. Isaac Jogues, and their companions. In addition to hosting these great talks, the retreat fueled interest in re-launching the annual diocesan pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine, hopefully by next year.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FATHER CHARLES ORCHARD, who was recently “incardinated” as a priest of the Diocese of Peterborough, after serving for many years with the Companions of the Cross. Father Charles is a native son of the Diocese of Peterborough, hailing from St. Michael’s Parish in Cobourg. After serving for a year as associate at our Cathedral, he took on a new charge a year ago as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy in Honey Harbour (including St. John the Baptist mission in Port Severn). We have been blessed with Fr.
Charles’ service these past two years and are happy to welcome him to the presbyterate of the Diocese. “
+BISHOP DANIEL
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JUNE 16, 2024
The Word of God this Sunday
The prophet Ezekiel compares the restoration of the exiled Israelites
to the growth of a tender shoot into a mighty cedar. This symbol will be
used by Jesus to express the growth of the kingdom in our midst.
St. Paul encourages the Christians in Corinth to continue to be confident.
Amid all sorts of troubles, he himself is full of confidence because
he relies on Christ. We know that if we plant a seed, in time it will grow
to be a plant or tree that bears abundant fruit and serves as a
leafy home to birds. In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that this is how the reign of God works in our lives and in the world. Its beginning is rather small, but given time, it grows into something big.
Mass Schedule
11th Sunday of Ordinary time
Saturday, June 15, 5pm - For the Repose of the souls of Tom and John Moreau by Ann Cascanette - St. JB
Sunday, June 16, 9am –-- For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 16 - 11am - For the Repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and the family – OLOM
Weekday Masses
No Mass Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, June 20 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, June 21, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, June 21, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Bible Study – Thursday, June 20 - 1pm-2:30pm - Port Severn
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 22, 5pm –For the Repose of the souls of Tom and John Moreau by Ann Cascanette - St. JB
Sunday, June 23, 9am - For the people of the parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 23, 11am - For the repose of the soul of Alice Hume
by Freda Nicholson and Marie Robertson- OLOM
Offertory Collections
June 9 - $1460.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Summer Faith Study Series:
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn,
When: Starting June 13 – Thursdays - 1pm - 2:30pm
What: A study of the Gospel of Mark (this is the Gospel we read at Sunday Mass this year) using video and written materials.
How long? 6 weeks, Cost: $25.00 for Study Booklet
Supporting Our Fathers in the Faith
Retired priests have spent years ministering to our parish communities, offering guidance, support, and the sacraments. Now it's our turn to show our appreciation and ensure they are cared for in their retirement years. Your support of the Special Collection for the Priest Benefit Fund on June 15/16 will directly assist retired priests of our diocese with their essential needs, ensuring they can live with dignity as vital members of our community. Learn more and donate today at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
Parish Visitors
June 15 & 16- Fr. Jim Sercely will be presiding and preaching at all the Masses. Fr. Jim served as pastor here for many years. He is now retired and living in Gravenhurst. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of Priesthood this month! Fr. Charles will be away this weekend at an Ordination in his home town of Cobourg.
July 6 & 7 - Catholic Christian Outreach missionaries who minister at University Campuses will be speaking at our weekend Masses.
July 13 & 14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
Father’s Day Prayer
GOD OUR FATHER, WE GIVE YOU THANKS AND PRAISE FOR FATHERS YOUNG AND OLD. WE PRAY FOR YOUNG FATHERS, NEWLY EMBRACING THEIR VOCATION; MAY THEY FIND COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE TO BALANCE WORK, FAMILY AND FAITH IN JOY AND SACRIFICE. WE PRAY FOR OUR OWN FATHERS AROUND THE WORLD WHOSE CHILDREN ARE LOST OR SUFFERING; MAY THEY KNOW THAT THE GOD OF COMPASSION WALKS WITH THEM IN THEIR SORROW. WE PRAY FOR MEN WHO ARE NOT FATHERS BUT STILL MENTOR AND GUIDE US WITH FATHERLY LOVE AND ADVICE. WE REMEMBER FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, AND GREAT GRANDFATHERS WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US BUT WHO LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORY AND NOURISH US WITH THEIR LOVE. AMEN
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time - June 9, 2024
Mass Schedule
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 8, 5pm –For the intentions of Hugh Patterson
by Geraldine Gorbutt – St. JB
Sunday, June 9, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Florence Mayrand by Martin and Bev Quenneville– St. JB
Sunday, June 9, 11am - For the repose of the souls Claude Nicholson
and Lois McDermott by Freda and family -- OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, June 12 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Thursday, June 13 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, June 14, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, June 14, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
11th Sunday of Ordinary time
Saturday, June 15, 5pm - For the Repose of the souls of Tom and John Moreau by Ann Cascanette - St. JB
Sunday, June 16, 9am – For the People of the Parish - St. JB
Sunday, June 16 - 11am - For the Repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and the family - OLOM
Offertory Collections
Sunday, June 2 - $1500.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Parish Visitors
June 15 & 16- Fr. Jim Sercely will be presiding and preaching at all the Masses. Fr. Jim served as pastor here for many years. He is now retired and living in Gravenhurst. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of Priesthood this month! Fr. Charles will be away this weekend at an Ordination in his home town of Cobourg.
July 13-14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
Catholic Christian Outreach missionaries- who ministers at University Campuses will soon be speaking to at our July 6 & 7 weekend Masses.
Summer Faith Study Series:
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn,
When: Starting June 13 – Thursdays - 1pm - 2:30pm
What: A study of the Gospel of Mark (this is the Gospel we read at Sunday Mass this year) using video and written materials.
How long? 6 weeks
Cost: $25.00 for Study Booklet
Sign up this weekend!
Supporting Our Fathers in the Faith
Retired priests have spent years ministering to our parish communities, offering guidance, support, and the sacraments. Now it's our turn to show our appreciation and ensure they are cared for in their retirement years. Your support of the Special Collection for the Priest Benefit Fund on June 15/16 will directly assist retired priests of our diocese with their essential needs, ensuring they can live with dignity as vital members of our community. Learn more and donate today at www.peterboroughdiocese.org.
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - June 2
Mass Schedule
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Saturday, June 1, 5pm - For the Repose of the souls of Gerard and Laura Moreau by Ann and Rose - St. JB
Sunday, June 2, 9am –For the Repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Peter and Michael Pilon - St. JB
Sunday, June 2 - 11am-- For the People of the Parish - OLOM
No Weekday Masses - June 5-7 – Fr. Charles is away on Retreat this week.
No Holy Hour/Confessions on Friday, May 7.
Saturday, June 8, 10am- Memorial Mass for Bill Wingfelder-Honey Harbour
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, June 8, 5pm –For the intentions of Hugh Patterson
by Geraldine Gorbutt – St. JB
Sunday, June 9, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Florence Mayrand by Martin and Bev Quenneville– St. JB
Sunday, June 9, 11am - For the repose of the souls Claude Nicholson
and Lois McDermott by Freda and family -- OLOM
Offertory Collections
Sunday, May 26 - $1705.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Parish Visitors
June 15 & 16- Fr. Jim Sercely will be presiding and preaching at all the Masses. Fr. Jim served as pastor here for many years. He is now retired and living in Gravenhurst. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of Priesthood this month! Fr. Charles will be away this weekend at an Ordination in his home town of Cobourg.
July 13-14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all of our Sunday Masses.
A Catholic Christian Outreach missionary- who ministers at University Campuses will soon be speaking to at our Weekend Masses.
Our Friday Faith Study has concluded now.
We had 8 -10 people joining weekly to reflect on our Catholic faith and life!
Summer Faith Study Series:
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn,
When: Starting June 13 – Thursdays - 1pm - 2:30pm
What: A study of the Gospel of Mark (this is the Gospel we read at Sunday Mass this year) using video and written materials.
How long? 6 weeks
Our Sunday Scriptures
The “blood of the covenant” sprinkled on the people by Moses is that of sacrificed bulls. The “blood of the covenant” Jesus gives is not that of an animal, but his very own Blood given for the life of the world. Jesus clearly places giving us his Body and Blood to eat and drink in the context of his ultimate passing over from death to life. His gift of the Eucharist is an ongoing expression of this total gift of self. We who partake of his Body and Blood, then, also participate in his Passover. In the Eucharist we both give over our lives and receive the fullness of Life.
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy Wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.
From the malignant enemy, defend me.
In the hour of my death, call me,
And bid me to come to Thee.
That with Thy saints, I may praise Thee.
Forever and ever.
Amen.
From an unknown author of the 14th century. It was popularized by St. Ignatius Loyola in the 16th century and remains widely used for thanksgiving after receiving Our Lord in Holy Communion.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity May 26, 2024
Mass Schedule
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Saturday, May 25, 5pm –For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don & family – St. JB
Sunday, May 26, 9am – For the people of the parish – St. JB
Sunday May 26, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Susan, Kimberly, Selena, Gerard and Kenneth Phillips by Mark, Hilda and family -- OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, May 29 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Thursday, May 30 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, May 31 - 11:30am – Honey Harbour
The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Saturday, June 1, 5pm - Parish For the Repose of the Souls of Gerard and Laura Moreau by Ann and Rose - St. JB
Sunday, June 2, 9am –Parish For the Repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Peter and Michael Pilon - St. JB
Sunday, June 2 - 11am-- For the People of the Parish - OLOM
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, May 31, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
Offertory Collections
Sunday, May 19 - $1620.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Parish Visitors
June 15 & 16- Fr. Jim Sercely will be presiding and preaching at all the Masses. Fr. Jim served as pastor here for many years. He is now retired and living in Gravenhurst. He celebrated his 50th anniversary of Priesthood this month! Fr. Charles will be away this weekend at an Ordination in his home town of Cobourg.
July 13-14 – Bishop Daniel Miehm, Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough
will be visiting and preaching and presiding at all our Sunday Masses.
A Catholic Christian Outreach missionary- who ministers at University Campuses will soon be speaking to at our Weekend Masses.
Our Friday Faith Study has concluded now.
We had 8 -10 people joining weekly to reflect on our Catholic faith and life!
Summer Faith Study Series:
Where: St. John the Baptist, Port Severn,
When: Starting June 13– Thursdays - 1pm - 2:30pm
What: A study of the Gospel of Mark (this is the Gospel we read at Sunday Mass this year) using video and written materials.
How long? 6 weeks
From Bishop Miehm
WE ARE PLANNING FOR TWO ORDINATIONS THIS SPRING.
Deacon Edmund Scott will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains. (Clergy are reminded to rsvp to the dinner invitation that was sent last week.) Then, we look forward to the ordination of Peter Bissonnette to the diaconate, which will take place at St. Michael’s Church in Cobourg on Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to these ordinations, which are joyful occasions of grace for our Diocese!
The Word of God Today
God's life in us is not something abstract but a relationship of children to our “Abba, Father.” This is the work and gift of the Spirit of God through Christ. The Trinity is not just a dogma but an indwelling presence of three Persons who continually create, save, and sustain us and all of creation.
Jesus has passed on to us his power to gather all human beings into the loving embrace of the Trinity. Because of baptism, our triune God dwells within each of us, enabling us to embody God's presence among the “nations.” We are the visible sign of Jesus' promise: “I am with you always.”
Trinity Sunday Prayer
O HOLY SPIRIT, LOVE OF THE FATHER AND THE SON, DWELL LIKE A BURNING FURNACE OF LOVE IN THE CENTER OF OUR HEARTS. BEAR OUR THOUGHTS, AFFECTIONS AND ACTIONS, LIKE ARDENT FLAMES, CONTINUALLY HEAVENWARDS INTO THE BOSOM OF THE FATHER. MAY OUR WHOLE LIFE BE A “GLORY TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.”
By BLESSED COLUMBA MARMION O.S.B.
The Solemnity of the Pentecost - May 19
The Word of God Today
Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit into the disciples and by doing so he re-creates them. The life-giving breath poured forth at the dawn of creation is now the Spirit-breath, the very indwelling of God. Only because of this divine indwelling do we have the power to continue Jesus' saving mission.
Pentecost marks a fresh start for all of us. Jesus announces the peace that comes with his victory over death and gives us the Holy Spirit with the power to forgive and conquer sin. Like the apostles, we are strengthened by the Spirit to face the challenges of the world. Let us use the gifts he has given us for the building up of the Church and building a civilization of love.
Mass Schedule
The Solemnity of Pentecost
Saturday, May 18, 5pm – For the People of the Parish -St. JB
Sunday, May 19, 9am -For the Repose of the Soul of John Lynham – St. JB
Sunday May 19 – 11am- For the Repose of the souls of John, Allen & Leonard Cousineau by Phyllis and family- OLOM
Weekday Masses
Wednesday, May 22 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Thursday, May 23 - 12:10pm – Port Severn
Friday, May 24, 11:30am – Honey Harbour
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, May 24, 10:30am- 11:30am- HH
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Saturday, May 25, 5pm –For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don & family – St. JB
Sunday, May 26, 9am – For the people of the parish – St. JB
Sunday May 26, 11am - For the repose of the souls of Kimberly, Selena, Gerard and Kenneth Phillips by Mark, Hilda and family -- OLOM
Offertory Collections
Sunday May 12 - $905.00, Papal Charities $135.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
From Bishop Miehm
“THE CHURCH CELEBRATES AN “ORDINARY” JUBILEE every 25 years. (An Extraordinary Jubilee for the “Year of Mercy” was held in 2016.) Late last week, Pope Francis published the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee to be held in 2025. Focused on the theme “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” drawn from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, the Holy Father expressed his desire that “the Jubilee may be an opportunity to be renewed in hope.” We look forward to planning various activities for the Jubilee year here in the Diocese of Peterborough. Be sure to check out the information page on our Diocesan website.
I WAS HAPPY TO JOIN IN LOBBY DAY for Catholic Education at Queen’s Park this past week. Various bishops, Catholic school trustees and teachers worked in teams to meet MPP’s and urge their continued support for Catholic education. A day of meetings was capped off by a reception in the afternoon, replete with a string quartet of Catholic students, and some encouraging speeches by MPPs from all parties.
THIS IS VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND, when many of our cottage country parishes return to their “busy season.” Safe travels to all of you who will be on the road this weekend, and may you enjoy a safe and restful holiday! “
+Bishop Daniel
Our Friday Faith Study this week- Port Severn- May 24, 3:30pm- 4:30pm:
“Happy are we: The Teachings of Jesus” Bishop Barron presents what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
We conclude our winter Faith Study this week. No meeting on May 31.
Stay tuned for our summer faith study beginning in June! Details TBA
Prayer of St. Carmela of the Holy Spirit
O Holy Spirit, I consecrate myself entirely to you;
Invade me, take me, possess my wholly.
Be the penetrating light which illumines my intellect,
The gentle motion which attracts and directs my will,
The supernatural energy which gives energy to my body.
Complete in me your work of sanctification and love.
Make me pure, transparent, simple, true, free, peaceful, gentle, calm,
serene even in suffering and burning with charity toward God and my neighbor. Amen!
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - May 12
The Word of God Today
Normally when someone leaves us, we experience a profound sense of absence. In the ascension Jesus leaves but actually remains present within us as we take up his mission to preach the gospel. Before he ascended to take “his seat at the right hand of God,” Jesus entrusted his saving mission to “preach the gospel” to the disciples. When the gospel is effectively preached by “those who believe,” it is accompanied by signs. What signs accompany believers today? The virtues necessary for one to “preach the gospel” effectively are humility, gentleness, patience, love.
Mass Schedule
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Saturday, April 11, 5pm –For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don & family
Sunday, April 12, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Clarence Pilon and family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, May 15 - 12:10pm
Thursday, May 16 - 12:10pm
Friday, May 17, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, May 17, 12:10pm Mass
Solemnity of Pentecost
Saturday, May 18, 5pm – For the People of the Parish -St. JB
Sunday, May 19, 9am -For the Repose of the Soul of John Lynham – St. JB
Sunday May 19 – 11am- For the Repose of the souls of John, Allen & Leonard Cousineau by Phyllis and family.- OLOM
Offertory Collections
Sunday May 4 - $1645.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Parish Summer Mass Schedule
May 19 - October 13, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9am
Wednesday & Thursday-12:10pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church -Reopening May 19, 2024
Sunday - 11 am
Friday - 11:30 am
Friday Holy Hour 10:30am – 11:30am
MOTHERS’ DAY IS CELEBRATED THIS SUNDAY!
I offer my prayerful best wishes to all the moms out there, in appreciation of all that you do for your families. May this be for you a day of appreciation and relaxation! Fr. Charles
Honey Harbour Church Cleaning Bee! Saturday May 11, 9am-11am
Thanks to everyone who joined in our cleaning bee!! The Church was abuzz with lots of workers! Our Lady of Mercy Church in Honey Harbour is now super clean and ready to open on May 19!
From Bishop Miehm
WE ARE PLANNING FOR TWO ORDINATIONS THIS SPRING.
Deacon Edmund Scott will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains. Then, we look forward to the ordination of Peter Bissonnette to the diaconate, which will take place at St. Michael’s Church in Cobourg on Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to these ordinations, which are joyful occasions of grace for our Diocese!
NATIONAL FAMILY AND LIFE WEEK, sponsored by the Canadian Bishops, takes place from May 13-19. This year’s theme, “Love hopes all things,” is drawn from St. Paul and reflects our belief that hope is a virtue which renews our relationship with God and others. Some excellent resources for parishes and families can be found on the CCCB website.
6th Sunday of Easter- May 5, 2024
The Word of God Today
Jesus issues two commands in today’s Gospel: to remain in his love and to love one another. Actually, the two commands are one: remaining in his love is to love others. By remaining in his love, we love with his love, laying down our lives. By remaining in his love, we bear the fruit of a very tangible love that is expansive enough to call everyone "friend." Love is the very being of God (“God is love”) and since we are "begotten by God," love is our very being as well. To refuse the invitation is to refuse who we are. We generally use the word “remain” to mean to “stay put.” The “remain in me” that Jesus speaks, however, calls us to move beyond where we are to embrace an ever widening circle of those whom we love.
Mass Schedule
6th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, May 4, 5pm – Intentions of Jack Vasseur
Sunday, May 5, 9am - For the intentions Eleanor Rickhouse by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, May 8 - 12:10pm
Thursday, May 9 - 12:10pm
Friday, May 10, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, May 10, 12:10pm Mass
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Saturday, April 11, 5pm –For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau
by Don & family
Sunday, April 12, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Clarence Pilon and family
Offertory Collections
Sunday April 28 - $3170.00 - Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Parish Summer Mass Schedule
May 18 - October 13, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9am
Wednesday & Thursday-12:10pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church -Reopening May 18, 2024
Sunday - 11 am
Friday - 11:30 am
Friday Holy Hour 10:30am – 11:30am
From Bishop Miehm
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK takes place in Ontario from May 5 to 10 with the theme, “We are Called to Love.” Catholic schools will engage in a series of events designed to celebrate the gift of publicly funded Catholic education, which has existed in our province since the 1840s. Among those events, I look forward to participating in the PVNC Catholic School Board’s “Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.” My video for Catholic Education Week can be found on the PVNCCDSB website.
Ordinations OFTEN HAPPEN in the month of May, which means that many of our priests are celebrating important anniversaries. Congratulations to Father Jim Sercely, who reaches the milestone of 50 years of priestly ministry this week! Other notable anniversaries include Father Tom Lynch and Father Richard Woloszyn (40 years), Father Paul Gemmiti and Father Brian McColl (30 years), Father Gerry Campeau (25 years) and Father Sany Seshaiah (20 years). May God continue to bless them all in His service!
NATIONAL FAMILY AND LIFE WEEK, sponsored by the Canadian Bishops, takes place from May 13-19. This year’s theme, “Love hopes all things,” is drawn from St. Paul and reflects our belief that hope is a virtue which renews our relationship with God and others. Some excellent resources for parishes and families can be found on the CCCB website.
5th Sunday of Easter- April 28, 2-24
Remain in me
St. John the Evangelist reminds us of Jesus’ exhortation to remain closely connected to him: to be truly “implanted” in Christ, as the branches are so intimately connected to the vine. The proof of one‘s deep connection to Christ is the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the Christian’s life. Indeed, as Jesus said, “Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me... without me you can do nothing.”
Mass Schedule
5th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 27, 5pm – For the people of the parish.
Sunday, April 28, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Leona Pilon and family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, May 1 - 12:10pm
Thursday, May 2 - 12:10pm
Friday, May 3, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, May 3, 12:10pm Mass
6th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, May 4, 5pm – Intentions of Jack Vasseur
Sunday, May 5, 9am - For the intentions Eleanor Rickhouse by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Offertory Collections
Sunday April 28 - $670.00. Pre authorized giving - $210.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Parish Summer Mass Schedule
May 18 - October 13, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9am
Wednesday & Thursday-12:10pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church -Reopening May 18, 2024
Sunday - 11 am
Friday - 11:30 am
Friday Holy Hour 10:30am – 11:30am
Church Cleaning Bee! Saturday May 11, 9am-11am
Thanks to everyone who signed up to help clean Our Lady of Mercy Church in Honey Harbour. I will be contacting everyone who signed up to confirm that this is a good day to gather to prepare the Church for reopening!
All are welcome to join in!
From Bishop Miehm
THE DIOCESAN CONVENTION OF THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Huntsville on the weekend of May 4 and 5. Centred on the theme, “Here I am Lord, I Come to do Your Will,” the convention brings together women from the many parishes of our diocese. I look forward to celebrating the Opening Mass of the Convention on Saturday morning and staying for some of the program that day. We are blessed with the important service of the Catholic Women’s League in our parishes as well as their vital work for faith, family and justice on the national scene!
NATIONAL FAMILY AND LIFE WEEK, sponsored by the Canadian Bishops, takes place from May 13-19. This year’s theme, “Love hopes all things,” is drawn from St. Paul and reflects our belief that hope is a virtue which renews our relationship with God and others. Some excellent resources for parishes and families can be found on the CCCB website.4th Sunday of Easter – Good Shepherd
Sunday
April 20 & 21, 2024
The Model Shepherd
What is the command Jesus received from his Father?
That he be the Good Shepherd by laying down his life for his sheep.
That he gather all people into one flock by laying down his life for his sheep. We, Jesus' disciples, receive the same command from him. We are not to be "hired" hands but good shepherds who, by listening to his voice leading us, lay down our lives for others. In the Father's love we too gather all people into one flock by laying down our lives for others.
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. So are we to be.
4th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 20, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and the family.
Sunday, April 21, 9am - For the intentions of Robert Bettis by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, April 24 - 12:10pm
Thursday, April 25 - 12:10pm
Friday, April 26, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, April 26, 12:10pm Mass
5th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 27, 5pm – For the people of the parish.
Sunday, April 28, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Leona Pilon and family
Offertory Collections
April 14- - $1080.00. Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Parish Summer Mass Schedule
May 18 - October 13, 2024
St. John the Baptist Church - Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9am
Wednesday & Thursday-12:10pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church -Reopening May 18, 2024
Sunday - 11 am
Friday - 11:30 am
Friday Holy Hour 10:30am – 11:30am
From Bishop Miehm
“I visited St. Augustine’s Seminary in Scarborough yesterday, happy to receive the evaluation reports of our two seminarians who are studying there. It was good to connect with the rector, Father Edwin Gonsalves, and several faculty members, and to hear about all the good work being done at St. Augustine’s to form men for the priesthood. And we were able to enjoy a pleasant dinner with our seminarians afterwards and hear about their experiences this past school year.
DEACON EDMUND MUNROE SCOTT has received his official “call to orders,” and will be ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains Peterborough, on Friday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. Deacon Scott has been pursuing preparation for the priesthood for several years now, and most recently has served a pastoral internship at St. Alphonsus Parish in Peterborough. Pray for him as he prepares for his ordination, that his priestly service may bring true blessing to the people of God. “
3rd Sunday of Easter- April 14, 2024
THIS SUNDAY’S GOSPEL- Luke 24:35-48- “Touch me and see.”
The disciples are surprised, no, amazed, awed!
He is alive! After death!
Christ, you let them feel and see
your hands and feet, and you unlock their minds.
Oh Jesus, release our own minds. Let us see you
in the beauty of sun and moon and stars,
in the faces of the needy and forlorn,
in all those risking lives to help,
in the breaking of the bread,
in loving our friends.
Let us find you a hundred ways, every day.
By Anne M. Osdiek
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From Bishop Miehm
“THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH CELEBRATES A JUBILEE every twenty-five years, and in 2025, that jubilee will be centered on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” Some excellent resources for the Jubilee are already on the Diocese of Peterborough website, including “Teach us to Pray,” a catechesis on this Year of Prayer leading up to the Jubilee. In the words of the official prayer for the 2025 Jubilee, “May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.”
BIRTHDAYS AND RETIREMENTS were celebrated at a casual gathering at our Diocesan Pastoral Center Friday. Among the departures, Maggie Baker is stepping back from the task of coordinating refugee sponsorship in the diocese, something she has worked very hard at these last few years. We also bid farewell to Deirdre Thomas, who is retiring next week from her “second career” as Bishop’s Assistant and Communications Manager. With profound thanks and assurance of our prayers, we wish both Deirdre and Maggie much happiness. “
Masses
3rd Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 13, 5pm – For the people of the parish.
Sunday, April 14, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Jerry Pilon and family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, April 17 - 12:10
Thursday, April 18 - 12:10
Friday, April 19, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, April 19, 12:10pm Mass
4th Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 20, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and the family.
Sunday, April 21, 9am - For the intentions of Robert Bettis by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Offertory Collections
April 7th- 2nd Sunday of Easter - $775.00, Pre Authorized Giving $210.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Friday Faith Study this week- April 19, 3:30pm- 4:30pm: The Sacraments of Healing- Details below!
Parish Bulletin
April 7, 2024
2nd Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday
“Those who sincerely say ‘Jesus, I trust in You’ will find comfort in all their anxieties and fears…There is nothing that we need more than Divine Mercy – that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate, which raises us above our weakness to the infinite heights of the holiness of God.”
St. Pope John Paul II at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Cracow, Poland on June 7, 1997
The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:
A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.
B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.
C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that all the graces of His mercy can only be received by our trust. The more we open the door of our hearts and lives to Him with trust, the more we can receive.
This message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God's mercy. Even before her death in 1938, the devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread.
May he Rest in Peace
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Mr. Restituto Valles, the father of Fr. Vic Valles, who passed away at the age of 96 years in the Philippines on Saturday March 30, 2024. The mother Fr. Vic also died only a few months ago.
2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy – St. John the Baptist Church,
Port Severn
Saturday, April 6, 5pm – For the people of the Parish.
Sunday, April 7 - 9am – For Luc Harvey by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, April 10 - 12:10
Thursday, April 11 - 12:10
Friday, April 12, 11am- 12- Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, April 12, 12:10pm Mass
3rd Sunday of Easter – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 13, 5pm – For the people of the parish.
Sunday, April 14, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Jerry Pilon and family.
Offertory Collections
Good Friday- Support of Holy Land Sites-$690.00
Easter Sunday - $1355.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
Our Friday Faith Study this week- April 12, 3:30pm- 4:30pm:
Our Friday Faith Study this week- The Sacrament of the Eucharist -
April 12, 3:30pm- 4:30pm: See details at end of this section!
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
March 30 & 31, 2024
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! Just as He said!
As we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I pray that you may again be blessed by the Risen Lord’s presence, strength, peace and joy! Thank you for your faith and devotion, it is so edifying serving as your pastor. My deepest thanks to everyone for all their support and for all those who serve us at our Saturday & Sunday Masses and the service behind the scenes that makes our Masses and our parish so special and prayerful. Fr. Charles Orchard
Easter Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 30, 7pm - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Mark and Hilda Vessair and family.
Sunday, March 31, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Ted and Marie O’Leary and family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
No 12:10 Masses on Wednesday & Thursday this week.
Friday, April 5, 11am- 12- Divine Mercy Holy Hour/Confessions
Friday, April 5, 12:10pm Mass
2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy
St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, April 6, 5pm – For the people of the Parish.
Sunday, April 7 - 9am – For Luc Harvey by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Palm Sunday Offertory Collection
March 24- $790.00 – Thank you for your generous giving!
Bishop Miehm’s Easter Message
“Why do you look for the living among the dead?
He is not here but has risen” (Lk 24:5).
Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Diocese of Peterborough,
The Church embraces the celebrations of this Holy Week, commemorating the passion and death and resurrection of the Lord. Thereafter we advance quickly to the wonderful season of Easter, a time of renewal and hope and a time to see with the eyes of faith the great wonders that God has done and continues to do.
It is said that one of the best ways to get the attention of your audience is to ask a probing question at the start of a talk. So, give full marks to the angels at the Lord’s tomb that Easter morning, who asked one of the most probing questions in all of history: “why do you look for the living among the dead?” Part challenge, part correction and part invitation to see things in a new way, it must have taken the faithful women by surprise. But apparently it was a rhetorical question, since the angels did not wait for an answer, but went on to explain, “He is not here, but has risen.” Once they had the attention of their audience, they wasted no time in sharing the good news - good news that the women would also quickly share, as they went to tell the apostles.
Pope Francis has said that the question addressed to the women that Easter morning is posed to each one of us. “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” It’s one that should grab our attention and invite us to a new way of seeing things. Do we cling to what is sterile, bleak, and hopeless, just because it is familiar? Do we give in to cynicism and defeatism, supposing that things in the world, the Church, our neighbourhoods, and families can never improve? Easter is a call to reject the malaise that can afflicts so much of modern life and to embrace a new way of living with a spirit of hope. As the Holy Father has said, “Death, solitude and fear are not the last word. There is a word that transcends them, a word that only God can speak; it is the word of the resurrection.”
The angels’ question should snap us to attention this Easter, reminding us that because of the Lord’s resurrection, we can always lay claim to hope. May God bless you and yours richly in this season of great joy.
Yours in Christ,
+ Most Reverend Daniel Miehm
Bishop of Peterborough
Parish Bulletin- Palm Sunday - March 24, 2024
“Who is this Man?”
Palm Sunday calls us to humility. “The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward,” says Prophet Isaiah. “Though he was in the form of God,” Jesus Christ, “emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness,” says Saint Paul in his letter to the Philippians. “Humility goes before honour.” (Proverbs 15:33)
Following the example of the humbled, triumphant Jesus Christ, we can give new meaning to a world that is losing its identity and bearings. Humility leads us to say to our sisters or brothers that we seek their forgiveness and to be quick to offer them forgiveness. Humility helps us to take a step towards others, to see others as our neighbours and to love them.
Palm Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 23, 5pm – For the Intentions of Bruce Kolb by Susan King.
Sunday, March 24 - 9am – For the repose of the soul of George King by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, March 27, 12:10pm
No 12:10 Masses on Thursday & Friday this week.
See the Holy Week schedule for full details.
Easter Sunday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 30, 7pm - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Mark and Hilda Vessair and family.
Sunday, March 31, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Ted and Marie O’Leary and family.
Sunday Offertory Collections
March 17 -Regular $630.00, Pre authorized giving- $425.00
Development and Peace — Caritas Canada thanks you for supporting the Reaping our Rights campaign with your Share Lent donation. Thanks to your generosity, our parish collected $545.00. This sum will help support our sisters and brothers in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. If you have not yet had a chance to give, you can still place your Share Lent envelope in the offertory or donate online at devp.org/give.
Holy Week Schedule
All Masses/services at St. John the Baptist, Port Severn this year
Holy Thursday Mass- March 28 - 7pm
& quiet adoration til 9pm.
Good Friday Service - March 29 - 3pm
(Way of the Cross 2:30pm)
Easter Vigil Mass- Saturday March 30 - 7pm
(NO Saturday 5PM MASS)
Easter Sunday Mass – March 31 - 9 am
From Bishop Miehm
“HOLY WEEK IS UPON US beginning with the celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord this weekend. On Monday at 2:00 p.m., we will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at which priests from around the Diocese will gather and renew their priestly promises. And we are looking forward to the Outdoor Way of the Cross, beginning at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains at 10:00 a.m. on Good Friday, then wending its way across the city and concluding at Immaculate Conception Church. Let us pray for many blessings and graces this Holy Week.”
What is the Chrism Mass?
The bishop, joined by the priests of the diocese, gather at the Cathedral in Peterborough to celebrate the Chrism Mass every year during Holy Week. This Mass manifests the unity of the priests with their bishop. The priests renew their priestly promises during this Mass. At this celebration the bishop blesses the “Holy Oils” — the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism — which will be taken to all the parishes by the priests and used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the diocese for the next year. The Mass is followed by a social and festive meal with the Bishop for all the Priests and Deacons of the Diocese.
5th Sunday of Lent -Solidarity Sunday - March 16 & 17
Solidarity Sunday - Create Hope - Reaping our Rights
“Around the world, many communities desperately want to protect their land, a source of life and hope. Let’s show our solidarity with those who defend the lands, waters and forests that sustain them, as well as the culture, history and identity that define them. Let’s Stand for the Land with them to secure their future in the face of threats such as agribusiness, mining, climate change and conflict.” Bishop McGrattan, CCCB President
“The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace supports development and aid projects in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, while informing Catholics on international and social justice issues. The Canadian Bishops have reserved the season of Lent for a collection (usually branded as “Share Lent”) to assist the Global South. This year, the collection will be held this weekend, the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Your generosity is appreciated, as the Church seeks to ensure that the blessings of peace, prosperity and justice are extended around the world. “ Bishop Daniel Miehm
5th Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 16, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 17, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Rosemary Wallace and family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, March 20, 12:10pm- The Repose of the souls of Adlaide & Octavio Simao and Marie Dacosta by Jose Simao
Thursday, March 21, 12:10pm
Friday, March 22, 12:10pm
Palm Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 23, 5pm – For the Intentions of Bruce Kolb by Susan King.
Sunday, March 24 - 9am – For the repose of the soul of George King by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Offertory Collections
March 10 - $1090.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
Parish Lenten Schedule
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Confessions - Fridays 11am-11:30am & Saturdays 4:15pm-4:45pm
Holy Week Schedule
All Masses/services at St. John the Baptist, Port Severn this year
Palm Sunday – Sat March 23 - 5pm & Sun March 24 - 9am
Holy Thursday - March 28 - 7pm
Good Friday - March 29 - 3pm (Way of the Cross 2:30pm)
Easter Vigil - Sat March 30 - 7pm (NO 5PM MASS)
Easter Sunday – March 31 - 9 am
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
4th Sunday of Lent - March 9 & 10
Deliverance through the Cross
After Israel’s infidelity to the covenant made at the desert, the prophet Jeremiah looks forward to a new covenant Yahweh will make with his people. This time, God will write his law in the hearts of his people who will then live in obedience to God’s law. “We would like to see Jesus.” These words, spoken by some Greeks to Philip, express the goal of Lent and of Christian living. Jesus responds to this desire by speaking of his “hour” of glory, referring to his death and resurrection. He uses two images: the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to produce much fruit, and his being lifted up or being crucified and exalted at the same time. Jesus’ glory is revealed not only in the resurrection but also in the very act of dying.
4th Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 9, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 10 - 9am – For the repose of the soul of Daniel King by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, March 13, 12:10pm- The Repose of the Soul of Frank Dupuis by Joan and the Family
Thursday, March 14, 12:10pm
Friday, March 15, 12:10pm
5th Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 16, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 17, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Mary Ruth Pilon by Rosemary Wallace and family.
Offertory Collections
March 3 - $735.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
From Bishop Miehm
THE ANNUAL SHARE LENT COLLECTION is coming soon, being held as usual on the 5th Sunday of Lent. The Bishops of Canada support this work of the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace to assist the Global South. This year’s campaign is entitled, “Reaping our Rights.” This annual campaign helps the Church in Canada to promote justice and combat poverty in accord with Catholic social teaching.
“EUCHARIST – OUR PLEDGE OF FUTURE GLORY” is the title of our City-wide Lenten Mission. The Mission preachers are Father Luke Joseph Leighton, CFR,and Father Juan Diego Sutherland, CFR, who are both members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The mission will be presented twice daily (morning and evening) at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains from Monday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 13. For those beyond the city the mission will be available through the internet/livestreamed at 7pm or to be viewed at other times on the” Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough” utube channel.
Parish Lenten Schedule
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Confessions - Fridays 11am-11:30am & Saturdays 4:15pm-4:45pm
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday – Sat March 23 - 5pm & Sun March 24 - 9am
Holy Thursday - March 28 - 7pm
Good Friday - March 29 - 3pm (Way of the Cross 2:30pm)
Easter Vigil - Sat March 30 - 7pm (NO 5PM MASS)
Easter Sunday – March 31 - 9 am
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
1st Sunday of Lent - February 17 & 18, 2024
New life with Christ in the Lenten Desert
God promises that never again shall living creatures be destroyed
by the waters of a flood. The rainbow is a sign of this covenant
between God and his creatures. St. Peter writes that just as Noah and
his family were saved in the ark, Christians are saved by baptism
through which they share in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Like Jesus, whom the Spirit drove to the wilderness we too are to seek time alone with God. This season is also an opportune time for us to
unplug and disconnect” from the busyness of our lives. The noises of modern society’s fast-paced environment can be overwhelming. Allowing ourselves to retreat from the culture of our screens and social media helps us find quiet moments to reflect on ourselves, our meaningful
relationships with others, and our longing for God. Lent offers us spaces of prayer and a deeper connection with God.
3rd Sunday of Lent - March 2 & 3
A New Temple and a New Law
The Lord gave the Ten Commandments to Moses so that people might know that true worship consists of serving God with loving hearts
St. Paul proclaims that it is in Jesus’ cross that we learn the sublime
wisdom of God. In his infinite knowledge and love, God gives
us his Son to redeem us by his suffering. In his zeal for God’s house,
Jesus cleanses the temple, reacting against a kind of worship lacking soul,
a religion motivated mainly by the pursuit of material gain. He is the
living temple through which we who believe have access to the Father.
3rd Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 2, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 3, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Duarl Simmons by Anne Simmons and family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, March 6, 12:10pm
Thursday, March 7, 12:10pm
Friday, March 8, 12:10pm
4th Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, March 9, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, March 10 - 9am – For the repose of the soul of Daniel King by Geraldine Gorbutt.
Offertory Collections
February 25 - $665.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
From Bishop Miehm
“EUCHARIST – OUR PLEDGE OF FUTURE GLORY” is the title of our City-wide Lenten Mission. The Mission preachers are Father Luke Joseph Leighton, CFR,and Father Juan Diego Sutherland, CFR, who are both members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The mission will be presented twice daily (morning and evening) at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains from Monday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 13. For those beyond the city the mission will be available through the internet/livestreamed at 7pm or to be viewed at other times on the” Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough” utube channel.
1st Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 17, 5pm- For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by the family.
Sunday, February 18, 9am - For people of the parish.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday- Feb 21, 12:10pm
Thursday Feb 22, 12:10pm
Friday, February 23, 12:10pm
2nd Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 24, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, February 25 - 9am - For the repose of the soul Edward Donaghy by Valerie Leduc and family.
Offertory Collections
February 11 - $625.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
LENT at St. John the Baptist Church!
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Lenten Holy Hour - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Lenten Confessions
Fridays 11am-11:30am
Saturdays 4:15-4:45
Friday Faith Study – 3:30pm- 4:30pm
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith. This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture
of the Catholic Faith.
THIS WEEK - THE INEFFABLE MYSTERY OF GOD- THE HOLY TRINITY
Bishop Barron in his “Catholicism” Series presents our Catholic Faith’s compelling vision of God. The mystery of the Trinity is, the Catechism emphasizes, “the central mystery of the Christian faith and of Christian life. God alone can make it known to us by revealing himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit” (par. 261).
From Bishop Miehm
THE SEASON OF LENT began this week, our annual 40-day pilgrimage of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that leads to Easter. We had large crowds for Ash Wednesday at our Cathedral and other parishes, a good sign of people’s enthusiasm for this season of prayer, penance and spiritual renewal. Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2024 focuses on a theme from Exodus, “Through the Desert, God leads us to freedom.” The Holy Father remarks, “Let us welcome Lent as the great season in which He reminds us, ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.’” You may read find the full text of Pope Francis’ Lenten message at Vatican.va
The 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 10 & 11, 2024
“He was moved with compassion.”
The passage from the book of Leviticus describes how the Israelites dealt with a person stricken with leprosy. Their fear and abhorrence of this disease serve as the background for Jesus’ encounter and healing of a man leprosy. The healing declares that Jesus is the one who is to come, for when the Messiah comes, the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. The Messiah comes to inaugurate the year of the Lord’s favor.
Jesus needs our words and our actions, our hands and our hearts, to continue to reach out today to the lonely, to alleviate pain, to bridge the gap that separates people. May this Eucharist strengthen us to become effective instruments of the Lord’s healing love.
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 10, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, February 11 - 9am - For the repose of the souls of Joseph and Florence Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Ash Wednesday- Feb 14 – 12:10pm & 7pm
Thursday Feb 15, 12:10pm
Friday, February 16, 12:10pm
1st Sunday of Lent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 17, 5pm- For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by the family.
Sunday, February 18, 9am - For people of the parish.
Offertory Collections
February 4 - $1225.00 -Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
Lenten Fasting & Abstinence from Meat.
Christian fasting obtains its full meaning when we deprive ourselves of food in order to be more open to prayer, to share more in the suffering of those who are starving and to save money to give to the poor.
The law of “abstinence from meat” binds those who are 14 and older;
the law of “fasting” binds those from 18 to 59 years of age.
LENT at St. John the Baptist Church!
Ash Wednesday - February 14
Masses - 12:10 pm & 7pm
Day of fasting and abstinence from meat.
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Lenten Holy Hour - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Lenten Confessions
Fridays 11am-11:30am
Saturdays 4:15-4:45
Friday Faith Study – 3:30pm- 4:30pm
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Fr. Charles
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
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5th Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 4, 2024
Bringing Healing and Hope
In his suffering, Job gives voice to the evils and pains that beset us.
In our pain and brokenness, we cry out to God for an explanation or answer. God will later invite Job to trust that he is always with him in his suffering. Psalm 147 invites us to trust God who is gracious and heals the broken-hearted. The Gospel presents Jesus attending to the sick and
the suffering. In him who is God-made-man, God shows himself close to people who are broken in soul and body. Through Him, God comes into this “valley of tears” and begins the transformation of despair into hope, of death into life. In preaching the Gospel, St. Paul has made himself all things to all. In particular, he has become weak for those who are weak. As Christians, we are invited to be compassionate: to rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep.
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 3, 5pm- For the repose of the souls of Wilbert and Mary Cascanette by Don Cadeau
Sunday, February 4, 9am - For people of the parish.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
No Masses Wednesday Feb 7 or Thursday Feb 8,
Friday, February 9, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, February 9, 12:10pm
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 10, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, February 11 - 9am - For the repose of the souls of Joseph and Florence Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Offertory Collections
January 28 - $725.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Stay tuned for weekly details!!
Fr. Charles
LENT at St. John the Baptist Church!
Ash Wednesday - February 14
Masses - 12:10 pm & 7pm
Day of fasting and abstinence from meat.
Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 11:30am
Lenten Holy Hour - Fridays 11am-11:30am
Lenten Confessions
Fridays 11am-11:30am
Saturdays 4:15-4:45
Friday Faith Study – 3:30pm- 4:30pm
“The Catholic Parent” on FORMED starting January 15!
Do you as parents feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone!
This six-episode series features real Catholic families sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent encourages moms and dads as they embrace their God-given role to form their families in the Catholic faith.
Details on how to register for FORMED:
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
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2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
The 4th Sunday of Ordinary time - January 28, 2024
The Power of the Word of God
In Israel no one was like Moses. He is a prophet and a lawgiver. But Moses himself declares that God will raise a prophet not only like him but even greater. This prophet will be a true spokesman for God, speaking only what the Lord commands. His prophecy finds fulfillment in Jesus.
The Gospel today presents Jesus as the prophet of God, teaching
and acting with authority. Even the evil spirit gives witness to Jesus, recognizing him as “the Holy One of God” and submitting to his commands.
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 27, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday January 28, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Claude Nicholson and Lois McDermott by Freda and the family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 31, 12:10pm
Thursday, February 1, 12:10pm
Friday, February 2, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, February 2, 12:10pm
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, February 3, 5pm- For the repose of the souls of Wilbert and Mary Cascanette by Don Cadeau
Sunday, February 4, 9am - For people of the parish.
Offertory Collections
January 21 - $595.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith.
This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Stay tuned for more details!!
Fr. Charles
“The Catholic Parent” on FORMED starting January 15!
Do you as parents feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone!
This six-episode series features real Catholic families sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent encourages moms and dads as they embrace their God-given role to form their families in the Catholic faith.
See details on how to register for FORMED on the back of the bulletin!
From Bishop Miehm
POPE FRANCIS HAS SET THE STAGE FOR A NEW CANADIAN SAINT.
Earlier this week he signed a decree recognising a miracle attributed to Blessed Marie-Leonie Paradis, who founded the Little Sisters of the Holy Family. She died in Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1912 and was beatified by St. Pope John Paul II on his visit to Canada in 1984. There is an article online from Catholic News Agency describes her life and ministry.
“LET YOUR SPEECH ALWAYS BE GRACIOUS” is a pastoral letter released by the Canadian Bishops this week on the use of Social Media. While recognizing the great potential for good in social media, it also points out how it “can play on the worst of our human tendencies, leading to online environments that violate the core Christian values of truth and human dignity.” The bishops go on to recommend seven commitments we can make together to build healthy online environments that serve the common good. In a world that is more and more influenced by social media, this brief letter with its practical advice is well worth a read. https://www.cccb.ca/
The 3rd Sunday of Ordinary time - January 21, 2024
3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 20, 5pm- For the repose of the souls of Eduardo Ocampo and Antonio Serrano by Elizabeth Villegas.
Sunday January 21, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Philip and Brian Leduc by Valerie Leduc and Family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 24, 12:10pm
Thursday, January 25, 12:10pm
Friday, January 26, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, January 26, 12:10pm
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 27, 5pm - For the people of the parish.
Sunday January 28, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Claude Nicholson and Lois McDermott by Freda and the family.
Offertory Collections
January 14 - $510.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.”
When: Fridays at 3:30pm – January 26 – June 30.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
What: All are welcome to join Fr. Charles and other parishioners to learn more about our Catholic Faith. Our first session this week will focus on faith and how to grow in faith. .
This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion and prayer, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Stay tuned for more details!!
Fr. Charles
“The Catholic Parent” on FORMED starting January 15!
Do you as parents feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone!
This six-episode series features real Catholic families sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent encourages moms and dads as they embrace their God-given role to form their families in the Catholic faith.
See details on how to register for FORMED on the back of the bulletin!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
Youth Conference 2024
The Peterborough Diocesan Youth Office is presently organizing a group to take part in the Steubenville Youth Conferences on June 28-30, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio. Youth in high school (grades 9-12) are welcome to join our Youth Office group from across the diocese, especially from parishes who cannot form a sizeable group of their own. Final costs will be determined as soon as possible but any interested parishes and/or youth should let us know by January 15th, 2024. Let us know at 705-745-5123 or at [email protected]. For more information on the Steubenville Youth Conference, visit https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/
The 2nd Sunday of Ordinary time - January 14, 2024
Discipleship: Being with the Lord
In our Scripture readings today the young man Samuel slowly recognizes God’s voice and call with the help of the wise Eli, a Jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving God at the tabernacle in Shiloh. This reminds us that no one can follow the Lord without having been called by him. In the Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples of John, “What are you looking for?” Today, Jesus is also asking us, “What are you looking for?” The answer to this question depends on how we understand truth about God and us. Are we looking for accumulation of wealth, honor, or power, or are we looking for a deep relationship with Jesus?
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 13, 5pm - For the repose of the soul of Betty Ann Alexander by Elizabeth Villegas
Sunday January 14, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Frank and Cheryl Dupuis by the Dupuis family.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 17, 12:10pm
Thursday, January 18, 12:10pm
Friday, January 19, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, January 19, 12:10pm
3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 20, 5pm- For the repose of the souls of Eduardo Ocampo and Antonio Serrano by Elizabeth Villegas.
Sunday January 21, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Philip and Brian Leduc by Valerie Leduc and Family.
Offertory Collections
January 7 –Epiphany Sunday - $585.00
December Online Donations- $710.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
Thank you for your kind greetings, cards and gifts at Christmas time.
I am blessed to be in your midst! I will continue to ask the Lord’s Blessings for all our parishioners in my daily prayer!
Fr. Charles
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
PARISH ACTION STEPS
As the diocese is encouraging us to promote adult education in the faith I am planning to offer a weekly meeting at St. John the Baptist Church for parishioners to gather to learn about and discuss our Catholic Faith.
“Every Catholic Deserves to Know Their Story.” This stunning video series, with accompanying discussion guides, present the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith. Stay tuned for more details!!
Fr. Charles
“The Catholic Parent” on FORMED starting January 15!
Do you as parents feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You’re not alone!
This six-episode series features real Catholic families sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent encourages moms and dads as they embrace their God-given role to form their families in the Catholic faith.
Details on how to register for FORMED:
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
Youth Conference 2024
The Peterborough Diocesan Youth Office is presently organizing a group to take part in the Steubenville Youth Conferences on June 28-30, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio. Youth in high school (grades 9-12) are welcome to join our Youth Office group from across the diocese, especially from parishes who cannot form a sizeable group of their own. Final costs will be determined as soon as possible but any interested parishes and/or youth should let us know by January 15th, 2024. Let us know at 705-745-5123 or at [email protected]. For more information on the Steubenville Youth Conference, visit https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/
The Solemnity of The Epiphany
January 6 & 7, 2024
The Word of God Today
Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of our Lord.
The prophet Isaiah foresees the day when God will be worshipped not
only by the Israelites whom he will gather from dispersion but also by
pagan nations. The apostle Paul declares that in Christ Jesus, the loving plan of the Father is now revealed: the Gentiles become sharers with
the Jews in the gift of salvation “Epiphany” means manifestation. The birth of Jesus is meant not only for the people of Israel but for all nations, represented by the Magi or the “Three Kings.” May this revelation shine forth on everyone so that the gift of salvation may be shared by all.
The Epiphany of the Lord – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 6, 5pm- For the People of the parish.
Sunday January 7, 9am - For the People of the parish.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 10, 12:10pm
Thursday, January 11, 12:10pm
Friday, January 12, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, January 12, 12:10pm
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 13, 5pm - For the repose of the soul of Betty Ann Alexander by Elizabeth Villegas
Sunday January 14, 9am - For the repose of the souls of Frank and Cheryl Dupuis by the Dupuis family.
Offertory Collections
December 31-The Feast of the Holy Family - 1660.00
January 1 – The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God- $880.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
Thank you for your kind greetings, cards and gifts at Christmas time.
I am blessed to be in your midst! I will continue to ask the Lord’s Blessings for all our parishioners in my daily prayer!
Fr. Charles
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
PARISH ACTION STEPS
As the diocese is encouraging us to promote adult education in the faith I am planning to offer a weekly meeting at St. John the Baptist Church for parishioners to gather to learn about and discuss our Catholic Faith.
Stay tuned for more details!!
Fr. Charles
Youth Conference 2024
The Peterborough Diocesan Youth Office is presently organizing a group to take part in the Steubenville Youth Conferences on June 28-30, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio. Youth in high school (grades 9-12) are welcome to join our Youth Office group from across the diocese, especially from parishes who cannot form a sizeable group of their own. Final costs will be determined as soon as possible but any interested parishes and/or youth should let us know by January 15th, 2024. Let us know at 705-745-5123 or at [email protected]. For more information on the Steubenville Youth Conference, visit https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
Holy Family Sunday & The Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
December 30, 2023 - January 1, 2024
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
As we contemplate the Incarnation of the Son of God, we praise God who created us to be in relationship and who, in the fullness of time, sent his Son to be a part of our family. Christmas is a celebration of the family. May today’s feast of the Holy Family of Jesus and Mary and Joseph teach us to value family life and to live in peace with one another as members of the one family of God.
The Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
The year opens with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Just as mothers are always the first to touch our lives, so we begin our spiritual journey under the loving gaze of Mary, the Mother of God and our mother. Mary gathers us, her children in Jesus Christ, under her care. Let us entrust to her our hopes and fears, our joys and sorrows.
Today we also mark the 57th World Day of Prayer for Peace. May the Savior of the world, who brings God’s peace to his people, bless all of humanity with the gift of peace.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm - For the Repose of the Soul of Sophie Savoie by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 31- 9am- For the People of the Parish
The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31 - 5pm - For the Repose of the Soul of Jack Vesseur by Ann Cascanette
Monday, January 1 – 9 am- For the People of the Parish
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, January 3, 12:10pm
Thursday, January 4, 12:10pm
Friday, January 5, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, January 5, 12:10pm
The Epiphany of the Lord – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, January 6, 5pm- For the People of the parish.
Sunday January 7, 9am
The World Day of Peace – January 1st
The theme for Pope Francis' 2024 World Day of Peace message is on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence and Peace.” Pope Francis calls for an open dialogue on the meaning of these new technologies and affirms the need to be vigilant so that a logic of violence and discrimination does not take root in the production and use of such devices, at the expense of the most fragile and excluded. May AI be used in a responsible way, so that it may be at the service of humanity and the protection of our common home.
Offertory Collections
4th Sunday of Advent - 1000.00
Christmas - $1594.00
Thank you for your generous support of our parish!
FAMILY FRIENDLY ON FORMED.ORG
This Christmas while the children and grandchildren are home from school, take advantage of the family friendly catholic content on Formed.org - free of charge through the Peterborough Diocese subscription.
Enjoy programs such as St. Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Dance with Marcam and Hildegard’s Gift.
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
See the back page of the bulletin for details on how to access this resource!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
CHRISTMAS BULLETIN - December 25, 2023
The Mystery of Christmas
“In Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God himself, God from God, became man.... God’s everlasting ‘today’ has come down into the fleeting today of the world and lifted our momentary today into God’s eternal today. God is so great that he can become small. God is so powerful that he can make himself vulnerable and come to us as a defenseless child, so that we can love him. God is so good that he can give up his divine splendor and come down to a stable, so that we might find him, so that his goodness might touch us, give itself to us and continue to work through us. This is Christmas: ‘You are my Son, this day I have begotten you.’ God has become one of us, so that we can be with him and become like him. As a sign, he chose the Child lying in the manger: this is how God is. This is how we come to know him. And on every child shines something of the splendor of that ‘today,’ of that closeness of God which we ought to love and to which we must yield”.
Pope Benedict XVI
Christmas Thanks!
As we give thanks for the gift of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ I want to thank you for your faith, devotion and faithful service to God and his people. Thank you to all of you for your support of the parish and your kindness and warm welcome to me as your pastor. I am privileged to constantly witness and be in the middle of so many acts of love and service that help to make our parish Masses and parish life such a blessing! I look forward to getting to know you and to serving the Lord with you!
Be assured of my daily prayers and thanks to God for you!
Merry Christmas!!!
Fr. Charles Orchard
Pastor
FAMILY FRIENDLY ON FORMED.ORG
This Christmas while the children and grandchildren are home from school, take advantage of the family friendly catholic content on Formed.org - free of charge through the Peterborough Diocese subscription.
Enjoy programs such as St. Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Dance with Marcam and Hildegard’s Gift.
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Announced Mass Intentions
The Solemnity of Christmas
Sunday, December 24- 7pm- For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur, Corbier and Phillips Families by Mark, Hilda and family
Monday December 25 – 9am - For the people of the Parish.
No weekday Masses December 26-29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm - For the Repose of the Soul of Sophie Savoie by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 31- 9am- For the People of the Parish
The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31 - 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am- For the People of the Parish
Christmas Message from our Bishop
Dear Friends in Christ,
An Advent season of just three weeks has not given us very much time to heed the call of St. John the Baptist to “prepare the way of the Lord.” This shortened runway has probably meant that we have been busier than ever in the lead-up to Christmas, maybe even more frazzled than usual, and not as ready spiritually as we would like to be. The Christmas rush seems to get ever more rushed, and we do our best to manage it all.
What a consolation then, to remember that Christmas is not so much about what we do, but about what God has done for us. Cardinal John Henry Newman (canonized in 2019) once wrote in a sermon that the special charm of Christmas is that Christ comes to us as our guest. And in that coming, Newman notes “He brightens everything. He does not take away, he adds. He makes the world our home, for he deigns to be the light of it.”
In this busy season, with all that is pressing in on us, may our hearts be attuned to Christ who comes to us as the Son of God, the Word made flesh, the Savior of the World. Let us open our hearts in welcome because, ready or not, here He comes!
May His coming fill our families, churches and communities with light and joy this holy season.
Yours in Christ, Bishop Daniel Miehm
Bulletin- 4th Sunday of Advent - December 23 & 24, 2023
The Word of God Today
David proposes building a temple for the Lord. The Lord tells him He chooses instead to build the house or dynasty of David. From David’s descendants will come the Messiah. St. Paul reminds us that God’s loving plan of salvation, hidden for many ages, is revealed with the coming of Jesus Christ. And this is made known both to Israel and the gentiles.
The Gospel on the last Sunday of Advent, invites us to reflect on the annunciation of the Lord’s birth to the Virgin Mary. As we hear the Blessed Virgin Mary say “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word”, we are invited to give our YES to God. Because of her openness to God’s promise, her deep faith, and her willingness to serve, Mary becomes a model of one who is truly prepared to welcome the Saviour.
A Prayer for the Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle
Father, as our Advent pilgrimage draws to a close, we relight the candles of hope, peace, and joy. And we light the candle of love. Grant us the courage to share your love: love for life and all creation, love for sinners and saints, love for the poor and the little ones. We thank you for the hope your Son gives us, for the peace he bestows, for the joy your Spirit pours into our hearts, and for your love that redeems us and shows our way back to you. Amen.
Announced Mass Intentions
4th Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 23, 5pm – For the repose of soul of Jeannine Labombarbe by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 24, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc & Edward Donaghy by Jen & Len Leduc and Family
The Solemnity of Christmas
Sunday, December 24- 7pm- For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur, Corbier and Phillips Families by Mark, Hilda and family
Monday December 25 –9am - For the people of the Parish.
No weekday Masses December 26-29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm - For the Repose of the Soul of Sophie Savoie by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 31- 9am- For the People of the Parish
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am- For the People of the Parish
Sunday Offerings – December 16 & 17- $1819.66
Christmas Message from our Bishop
Dear Friends in Christ,
An Advent season of just three weeks has not given us very much time to heed the call of St. John the Baptist to “prepare the way of the Lord.” This shortened runway has probably meant that we have been busier than ever in the lead-up to Christmas, maybe even more frazzled than usual, and not as ready spiritually as we would like to be. The Christmas rush seems to get ever more rushed, and we do our best to manage it all.
What a consolation then, to remember that Christmas is not so much about what we do, but about what God has done for us. Cardinal John Henry Newman (canonized in 2019) once wrote in a sermon that the special charm of Christmas is that Christ comes to us as our guest. And in that coming, Newman notes “He brightens everything. He does not take away, he adds. He makes the world our home, for he deigns to be the light of it.”
In this busy season, with all that is pressing in on us, may our hearts be attuned to Christ who comes to us as the Son of God, the Word made flesh, the Savior of the World. Let us open our hearts in welcome because, ready or not, here He comes!
May His coming fill our families, churches and communities with light and joy this holy season.
Yours in Christ, Bishop Daniel Miehm
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
2024 Sunday offering Envelopes are now available for pick up by the Church Entrance.
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4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
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Bulletin- 3rd Sunday of Advent - December 16 & 117, 2023
The Word of God Today - Gaudete Sunday
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.”
The Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, a Sunday of rejoicing.
The Church, the People of God, rejoices in salvation from sin, inviting everyone to rejoice and create conditions that the salvation brought by the Lord Jesus may be shared by all. The spirit of Gaudete Sunday is expressed in the words that the prophet addresses to the brokenhearted Israelites in exile. God will heal them and bring them back to their own land. Jesus will make these words his own when he begins his public ministry.
St. Paul asks the early Christians to prepare for the Lord’s coming with joy in their hearts, with prayer on their lips, and with a life of holiness.
A Prayer for the Lighting of the 3rd Advent Candle
Father, at the height of our Advent walk, we relight the candles of hope and peace, and we light the candle of joy. Grant us the courage to experience joy in hope of the Savior’s coming: joy in the face of apathy,
joy in the face of sorrow, joy in the face of uncertainty. Amen
3rd Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 16, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur Family by Ann Cascanette
Sunday, December 17, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by Len Leduc and Family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, December 20, 12:10pm
Thursday, December 21, 12:10pm
Friday, December 22, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, December 22, 12:10pm
4th Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 23, 5pm – For the repose of soul of Jeannine Labombarbe by Geraldine Gorbutt
Sunday, December 24, 9am – For the repose of the soul of Phil Leduc by Len Leduc and Family
Christmas Eve- 7pm- For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur Family by Mark, Hilda and family
Christmas Season at our Parish
All Masses will be celebrated
at St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Christmas Masses
Sunday, December 24- 7pm
Monday, December 25 – 9am
No weekday Masses December 26-29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm
Sunday, December 31- 9am
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am
Sunday Offerings – December 9 & 10- $800.00
From Bishop Miehm, Bishop of Peterborough
“ THE LATEST EDITION OF “THE CATHOLIC HERALD” has just been published online, with hard copies arriving in parishes at Christmastime. Sincere thanks to our many contributors and to our editor, Fr. Ray Rick, who has produced a particularly full edition about Catholic life and doings in the Diocese of Peterborough and beyond. Our diocesan magazine is always informative and interesting and represents the writing efforts of many people! You can reach the online version of The Catholic Herald at https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/en/about-us/catholic-herald-diocesan-magazine.aspx
“Journey through Advent” is a series of four videos produced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, reflecting on the Sunday readings of the season. Bishop Jon Hansen of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith offers these brief, weekly reflections that explore the great Advent themes of waiting, hope and preparation. With Christmas falling on Monday, Advent is a short as it can be this year: viewing one of these videos each week will help us to use this time well as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. These will be released weekly on Utube: you can find them at: CCCB_CECC-utube.com/watch?v=5k1sJtKfugM&t=1s
FORMED - Every Catholic in our diocese has access to these great video resources. Formed has some excellent material for the season of Advent, both for adults and youngsters.”
See the back page of the bulletin for details on how to access this resource!
ADVENT RESOURCES
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
2024 Sunday offering Envelopes are now available for pick up by the Church Entrance
Bulletin- 2nd Sunday of Advent - December 9 & 10, 2023
The Word of God Today
New Beginnings
From the prophet Isaiah’s “Book of Consolation”, we hear God’s words of comfort for his people exiled in Babylon. God has forgiven their sins and will bring them back to their homeland. The call to prepare the way of the Lord in the desert is echoed in today’s Gospel. St. Peter pictures the coming of the “day of the Lord” and instructs us to prepare for this day by our repentance and by our holy and devout conduct. St. John the Baptist appears in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The prophet’s voice should awaken us from spiritual lukewarmness. Like the people who listen to him, we should get up on our feet and go to meet the Lord. But first we have to look deep within us and realize that we are unprepared to meet him. The mountains of our pride and our sinfulness, the valleys of our preoccupation with the things of this world, make for an uneven path. We have to make ready a straight path for the Lord by renewal and conversion.
Prayer for the Lighting of the 2nd Advent Candle
Father, as we journey down this Advent road, we relight the candle of hope, and we light the candle of peace. Grant us the courage to make peace: peace in our hearts, peace in our homes, peace in our communities.
Amen
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, December 13, 12:10pm – St. Lucy
Thursday, December 14, 12:10pm - St. John of the Cross
Friday, December 15, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, December 15, 12:10pm
3rd Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 16, 5pm – For the people of the parish
Sunday, December 17, 9am – For the repose of the souls of deceased member of the Vasseur Family by Ann Cascanette
Christmas Season at our Parish
All Masses will be celebrated
at St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Christmas Masses
Sunday, December 24- 7pm
Monday, December 25 – 9am
No weekday Masses December 26-29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm
Sunday, December 31- 9am
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am
Sunday Offerings – December 2 & 3- $610.00
From Bishop Miehm, Bishop of Peterborough
“Journey through Advent” is a series of four videos produced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, reflecting on the Sunday readings of the season. Bishop Jon Hansen of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith offers these brief, weekly reflections that explore the great Advent themes of waiting, hope and preparation. With Christmas falling on Monday, Advent is a short as it can be this year: viewing one of these videos each week will help us to use this time well as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. These will be released weekly on Utube: you can find them at: CCCB_CECC
FORMED - Every Catholic in our diocese has access to these great video resources. Formed has some excellent material for the season of Advent, both for adults and youngsters.”
See the back page of the bulletin for details on how to access this resource!
ADVENT RESOURCES
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
2024 Sunday offering Envelopes are now available for pick up by the Church Entrance
Bulletin- 1st Sunday of Advent - December 2 & 3, 2023
Living in Expectation
The first day of Advent is the first day of a new Liturgical year and begins a four week period of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. The Advent Season is all about reflecting on how we can prepare our hearts and homes for Christ’s birth in the world as it is today. It is a time for parishes and families to remember, through prayer, reflections, special music, and good deeds what the true meaning of Jesus’ birth is. The Advent season invites us to step away from what can be a frenzied time of parties and shopping to consider how we commemorate the birth of Jesus, one of the holiest times in Christian faith. It is also a time to reflect on the triumphant return of Jesus at the second coming. The most significant tradition of the Advent season is the Advent Wreath. The wreath and candles are full of symbolism tied to the Christmas season. The wreath itself, which is made of various evergreens, signifies continuous life. The circle of the wreath, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul, and the everlasting life we find in Christ. As we light more candles week by week we are reminded that we are to welcome Christ the true light of the world and walk in the light.
1st Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 2, 5pm – For the repose of the soul of Eileen Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Sunday, December 3, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Edward Donaghy
by Jenny Leduc and family
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, December 6, 12:10pm
Thursday, December 7, 12:10pm
Friday, December 8, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, December 8, 12:10pm - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2nd Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 9, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of Jeffrey and Bertha Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Sunday, December 10, 9am – For the people of the parish
Christmas Season at our Parish
All Masses will be celebrated
at St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Christmas Masses
Sunday, December 24- 7pm
Monday, December 25 – 9am
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm
Sunday, December 31- 9am
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am
Sunday Offerings – November 25 & 26- $485.00
Indigenous Reconciliation Fund - $145.00
November Electronic Giving- $510.00
From Bishop Miehm, Bishop of Peterborough
“Journey through Advent” is a series of four videos produced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, reflecting on the Sunday readings of the season. Bishop Jon Hansen of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith offers these brief, weekly reflections that explore the great Advent themes of waiting, hope and preparation. With Christmas falling on Monday, Advent is a short as it can be this year: viewing one of these videos each week will help us to use this time well as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. These will be released weekly on Utube: you can find them at: CCCB_CECC
FORMED - Every Catholic in our diocese has access to these great video resources. Formed has some excellent material for the season of Advent, both for adults and youngsters.”
ADVENT RESOURCES
“FORMED”- ONLINE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Missals - A great way to help prepare for Sunday Mass!
We still have a few available for purchase near the front doors.
November 25 &26
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The last Sunday in the liturgical calendar of the Church celebrates Christ the King. When the kings of Israel failed the people, God presents himself as a shepherd-king who cares for his flock. This love of the Lord finds its incarnation in Jesus, the Good Shepherd and King. At his resurrection, Christ is proclaimed the King of the universe, the Lord of time. Every moment and every human activity are embraced in his incarnation and resurrection. King Jesus is a shepherd who cares for all of us and protects us and who judges the nations on the basis of love, justice, and peace.
Christ the King Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 25, 5pm – For the people of the parish
Sunday, November 26, 9am -For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Louis and Derek Cousineau
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, November 30, 12:10pm
Thursday, November 23, 12:10pm
Friday, December 1, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, December 1, 12:10pm
1st Sunday of Advent – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, December 2, 5pm – For the repose of the Soul of Eileen Cadeau by Don Cadeau
Sunday, December 3, 9am – For the people of the parish
Christmas Season Mass Schedule
Christmas Masses
Sunday, December 24- 7pm
Monday, December 25 – 9am
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30 - 5pm
Sunday, December 31- 9am
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sunday, December 31- 5pm
Monday, January 1 – 9 am
From Bishop Miehm
“THE WORLD DAY OF YOUTH takes place this Sunday, and with it, our own Diocesan Youth Day. In 2020, Pope Francis transferred the observance of the World Day of Youth (instituted by St. John Paul II) from Palm Sunday to the Solemnity of Christ the King. Our Diocesan Youth Office has planned a program that begins at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at our Cathedral: there I will bless and recommission the Diocesan Youth Cross, which was often used at gatherings of young people, but went into hibernation in more recent years. Afterwards, the pilgrims who attended World Youth Day in Lisbon this summer will share some of their personal stories of this amazing, life-changing experience.
THE ADVENT SEASON IS UPON US in just over a week. We have been promoting the resources on FORMED for a while now – and every Catholic in our diocese has access to these great video resources. Formed has some excellent material for the season of Advent, both for adults and youngsters.”
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON
and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
You will receive a welcome email, which provides you with the option of watching some intro videos that can help you navigate the platform with more ease. Formed can also be viewed/listened to on your smartphone!
Sunday Offerings – November 18 & 19- $710.00
Indigenous Reconciliation Fund - $190.00
Global Celebration of Young People on the Feast of Christ the King.
Pope Francis says in this years’ message to young people, "Dear young people, do not be afraid to share with others the hope and joy of the risen Christ! Nurture the spark that has been kindled in you, but at the same time share it. You will come to realize that it grows by being given away!"
November 18 & 19 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
The book of Proverbs, a collection of wise sayings, ends with a hymn in praise of the ideal mother and wife. The inspired author pictures the ideal woman as one who uses her talents in the service of her family and of the poor. The apostle Paul reiterates the need to stay alert for the coming of the Lord. As “children of the light” we must be immersed in works that prepare us for our encounter with the Lord. God’s blessings are bestowed on us not only for the good of self but for the building of God’s kingdom here on earth. If we use our talents for the spread of Christ’s Gospel and for the benefit of our brothers and sisters, then we have profitably invested them, proving ourselves trustworthy servants of the Lord.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, November 22, 12:10pm
Thursday, November 23, 12:10pm
Friday, November 24, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, November 24, 12:10pm
Christ the King Sunday – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 25, 5pm
Sunday, November 26, 9am – For the people of the parish
Sunday Offerings – November 11 & 12- $1155.00
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
Some practical helps needed for our parish response:
People to take/provide digital pictures at the parish that we can use on our website.
People with website and social media expertise to help with our outreach.
Making the parish aware of events in our community that we can support.
Fr. Charles
From Bishop Miehm
“THE INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION FUND (IRF) collection will be taken up in our Diocese on the weekend of November 17/18. This is our third collection to support the pledge of the Canadian Bishops to raise 30 million dollars to promote projects that advance the cause of reconciliation and address the trauma caused by residential schools. Our Diocesan IRF committee, composed of Indigenous representatives, has met several times in recent months. They recently recommended eight projects totalling $160,000.00 for approval by the National IRF Board of Directors, which oversees the local campaigns. The applicants are from various First Nations and Métis groups in Kawartha, Muskoka and Parry Sound regions, and their projects are all very worthy ones – your kind donations are making this possible. Special collection envelopes are available this weekend. You may also donate online at https://bit.ly/46k7GCL or using QR Code:
GOOD NEWS FOR OUR INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATON FUND! We received word this week from the National Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Board of Directors that the eight projects our local committee recommended for support have now been approved. Sincere thanks to the members of our local IRF committee, who studied and vetted the various applications and proposed these projects for funding. This is happy news just before this weekend’s collection in our parishes for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. Thank you so much for your generous support in two previous collections, which enabled us to fund these eight worthy projects that will help us to “walk together” with Indigenous people.
THE SEVENTH ANNUAL WORLD DAY OF THE POOR is celebrated in Catholic parishes this weekend, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Pope Francis published a special message for the day, referencing and excerpt from the Book of Tobit 4:7; “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor. My sincere thanks to all those in our parishes and Catholic lay
organizations who dedicate themselves to the service of the poor in any way. “ Bishop Daniel Miehm
November 11 & 12 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
God shares divine wisdom with all who seek and are ready for it. Wisdom is personified as a woman who is found by those who love her.
St. Paul comforts those who mourn the dead with the thought of the future resurrection. The living, likewise, will be caught up with them in glory when Jesus comes at the end of the age. In today’s Gospel Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins. Two weeks before the season of Advent, a time to prepare for and anticipate the Second Coming of Christ, this parable places us in that perfect position of welcoming the Lord in our lives.
A wise Christian decides and acts based on what helps build up God’s kingdom now. Tomorrow may be too late. As believers, we must always be prepared to encounter God who comes to us through the persons we meet and the circumstances we find ourselves in.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, November 15, 12:10pm
Thursday, November 16, 12:10pm
Friday, November 17, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, November 17, 12:10pm
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 18, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of Joseph
and Josephine King, by Don Cadeau
Sunday, November 19, 9am – For the people of the Parish
Sunday Offerings – November 4 & 5 - $810.00
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
“We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life.”
- 1 John 1: 1
From Bishop Miehm
“THE INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION FUND (IRF) collection will be taken up in our Diocese on the weekend of November 17/18. This is our third collection to support the pledge of the Canadian Bishops to raise 30 million dollars to promote projects that advance the cause of reconciliation and address the trauma caused by residential schools. Thank you for your generosity in the past two collections! Our Diocesan IRF committee, composed of Indigenous representatives, has met several times in recent months. They recently recommended eight projects totalling $160,000.00 for approval by the National IRF Board of Directors, which oversees the local campaigns. The applicants are from various First Nations and Métis groups in Kawartha, Muskoka and Parry Sound regions, and their projects are all very worthy ones – your kind donations are making this possible. Special collection envelopes are available this weekend. You may also donate online at https://bit.ly/467GCL.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
On November 11th each year we pause to remember those who died in war, especially those who fought bravely to defend our freedom. As Christians, we pray for the victims of violent conflict throughout the world and that God’s kingdom of justice and peace may prevail among nations. “
St. Mary’s Church Bazaar
Saturday, November 18th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
266 Albert St. Victoria Harbour
Crafts Penny Sale Bake Sale
Lunch served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Come and Enjoy!
Tickets are being sold by St. Mary’s Women of Faith for 2.00 each ere on Saturday & Sunday.
1st prize - a handcrafted quilt
2nd prize/ stained glass snowflake hanger
3rd prize- floral quilt- single size
Draw will be December 4, 2023
Thank you for supporting St. Mary’s Women of Faith
November 4 & 5 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
The Lord warns the religious leaders of Israel of his anger because they teach in the name of the Lord yet they do not keep his ways.
In St. Paul we find the model of a true Christian teacher. Like a loving parent to his converts, he teaches them the Gospel and works that he may not burden them with his needs. Jesus’ seemingly harsh condemnation of certain religious leaders and their practices tells us that following him entails humble service and not receiving entitlements. Titles are good as long as they remind us of and lead us to God’s presence. Do we give more importance to honors than to service? Are we willing to give up certain privileges for the sake of serving God and our neighbor?
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
No Masses on Wednesday, November 8 & Thursday, November 9
Friday, November 10, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, November 10, 12:10pm
32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 11, 5pm – For the repose of the souls of the deceased members of the Carbiera and Phillips families by Mark, Hilda and family
Sunday, November 6, 9am - For the repose of the soul of Gloria Cousineau by Freda Nicholson
Sunday Offerings – October 28 & 29 - $1015.00
St. Mary’s Church Bazaar
Saturday, November 18th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
266 Albert St. Victoria Harbour
Crafts Penny Sale Bake Sale
Lunch served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Come and Enjoy!
Tickets are being sold by St. Mary’s Women of Faith for 2.00 each at church
here on Saturdays & Sundays.
1st prize - a handcrafted quilt
2nd prize/ stained glass snowflake hanger
3rd prize- floral quilt- single size
Draw will be December 4, 2023
Thank you for supporting St. Mary’s Women of Faith
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
“We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life.” - 1 John 1: 1
PARISH STEPS
1. Optimize the use of the parish website and social media engagement to expand the parish’s outreach to all people.
2. Promote adult education in the faith through Bible study, learning about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other topics of interest.
3. Facilitate small faith-sharing and prayer groups.
4. Offer strong sacramental preparation in partnership with families and the Catholic schools
5. For parishes with Catholic schools, participate in events that further the parish, home, school partnership.
6. Prepare parishioners as intentional disciples to engage in works of
Evangelization beyond the parish using available programs.
DIOCESAN STEPS
1. Further the use of the Diocesan website, social media, and the online Formed resource to reach out to all people and provide faith resources.
2. Utilize Sacred Heart College to equip parishes for catechetical ministry, outreach, and evangelization.
3. Provide a guideline of catechetical resources for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation sacramental preparation programs including the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Marriage Preparation.
On Formed this Month
As I mentioned in previous weeks The Diocese has a new free online resource of Catholic teaching and entertainment videos.
Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well is a four-part video series on FORMED. Each 30-minute episode presents the Church’s teaching about death and God’s response to it, so we can think about and prepare for death in the light of Jesus Christ, the Author of life.
& For practical elements like end-of-life medical care, funerals, legal documents, grief, and similar topics, visit EternalRest.org for 60+ videos of experts answering common questions.
To gain access to all of FORMED’s content, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to https://signup.formed.org/
2. Click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the page
3. Select the "Sign up as a parishioner" option.
4. Search for Our Lady of Mercy Parish Honey Harbour, ON
and select this parish.
5. Type your name and e-mail. You're now registered!
St. Andre Bessette Major Reliquary Tour
St. Peter’s Parish, Parry Sound
Wednesday, November 15
5:30pm-Exposition of St. Andre’s Relic
5:40pm - Talks on St. Andre
6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 pm - Holy Mass
7:15pm – Veneration of the Relic and anointing with St. Joseph’s Oil
This evening is led by the priests of St. Joseph’s Oratory, MontrealBulletin
October 28 & 29 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
Love and obedience to the Lord require that the people of Israel show charity and compassion toward others, especially the weak, the alien, and the captives. Jesus reminds us today that his way is not simply fulfilling the detailed precepts of religious laws. Rather, it is a way of life; a way of loving God and neighbor through concrete acts of service. Because they welcomed the apostle’s preaching of the Gospel and remained faithful to it despite all trials, the Thessalonian Christians became a model to other believers. St. Paul writes to encourage them further.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, November 1, 12:10pm – Solemnity of All Saints
Thursday, November 2, 12:10pm – All Souls Day
Friday, November 3, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour, Confessions & Benediction.
Friday, November 3, 12:10pm
31st Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, November 4, 5pm – For the people of the parish
Sunday, November 6, 9am - For the Repose of the soul of Claude Nicholson and Lois McDermott by Freda Nicholson and family
Sunday Offerings – October 21 & 22 - $640.00
Diocese of Peterborough Pastoral Plan
Transforming Our Lives; Building our Church 2023-2028
GOAL #1- 2023-2024
To reach out and engage all people with the message of the Gospel.
“We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life.” - 1 John 1: 1
PARISH STEPS
1. Optimize the use of the parish website and social media engagement to expand the parish’s outreach to all people.
2. Promote adult education in the faith through Bible study, learning about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other topics of interest.
3. Facilitate small faith-sharing and prayer groups.
4. Offer strong sacramental preparation in partnership with families and the Catholic schools
5. For parishes with Catholic schools, participate in events that further the parish, home, school partnership.
6. Prepare parishioners as intentional disciples to engage in works of
Evangelization beyond the parish using available programs.
DIOCESAN STEPS
1. Further the use of the Diocesan website, social media, and the online Formed resource to reach out to all people and provide faith resources.
2. Utilize Sacred Heart College to equip parishes for catechetical ministry, outreach, and evangelization.
3. Provide a guideline of catechetical resources for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation sacramental preparation programs including the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Marriage Preparation.
All Saints Day and All Souls Day
On November 1st the whole Church celebrates the solemn feast of all the Saints whom we regard as heroes and heroines of our Christian faith. On this holy day, we remember that we are all part of the "communion of saints"— that we do not journey alone on this earth but have the Saints in Heaven praying for us that we will become Holy and join them in heaven.
Pope Francis said that the Saints are not “supermen” who were “born perfect.” Rather, they are ordinary people who followed God with all their heart. “They are like us, like each one of us. They are people who, before reaching the glory of heaven, lived normal lives with joys and griefs, struggles and hopes” (Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square on November 1, 2013). On November 2nd the whole Church commemorates all the faithful departed. Some of them are our loved ones who have gone ahead of us. Our belief in the communion of saints means that our relationship does not end with death. Those who are now in heaven intercede for us before the Lord. Those in Purgatory, who still need purification, benefit from our prayers, especially by the Holy Eucharist that we offer on their behalf.
"Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord, and, as our faith in your Son, raised from the dead, is deepened, so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants also find new strength. Amen" – From the opening prayer for the Mass for All Souls Day.
St. Andre Bessette Major Reliquary Tour
St. Peter’s Parish, Parry Sound
Wednesday, November 15
5:30pm-Exposition of St. Andre’s Relic
5:40pm - Talks on St. Andre
6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 pm - Holy Mass
7:15pm – Veneration of the Relic and anointing with St. Joseph’s Oil
This evening is led by the priests of St. Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal
October 21 & 22, 2023 - World Mission Sunday
The Word of God this Sunday
The prophet Isaiah declares that the Persian emperor Cyrus, though pagan, is God’s anointed instrument. Defeating the Babylonians, Cyrus liberates the captive people of Israel and allows them to return from exile.
St. Paul praises God for the witness of faith, love, and hope of the Thessalonian Christians. Their steadfastness in faith witnesses to the power of the Gospel working in them. Jesus speaks about the right relationship between humanity and God. Just as the image of Caesar stamped on a Roman coin indicates that the coin belongs to Caesar, so the image of God stamped on every person’s being means that everyone belongs to God.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Wednesday, October 25, 12:10pm
Thursday, October 26, 12:10pm
Friday, October 27, 11am- 12pm - Holy Hour for peace in the World.
Friday, October 27, 12:10pm
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, October 28, 5pm –
For the Repose of the soul of Bill Wingfelder by the family
Sunday, October 29, 9am -- For the people of the parish
Sunday Offerings – October 14 & 15 - $1215.00
From Bishop Miehm
“POPE FRANCIS has called for Friday, October 27 to be a day of fasting and prayer for peace in the world. The worsening situation in Israel and Gaza and the looming humanitarian crisis are certainly causing great concern around the world. The Holy Father invited “the various Christian confessions, members of other religions and all who hold the cause of peace in the world at heart to participate.” Priests in our diocese are encouraged to celebrate the Mass that day for the intention of peace in the world and provide some time of Eucharistic adoration.”
Pope Francis - World Mission Sunday 2023
For this year’s World Mission Sunday, I have chosen a theme inspired by the story of the disciples on the way to Emmaus, in the Gospel of Luke (cf. 24:13-35): “Hearts on fire, feet on the move”. Those two disciples were confused and dismayed, but their encounter with Christ in the word and in the breaking of the bread sparked in them the enthusiastic desire to set out again towards Jerusalem and proclaim that the Lord had truly risen. In the Gospel account, we perceive this change in the disciples through a few revealing images: their hearts burned within them as they heard the Scriptures explained by Jesus, their eyes were opened as they recognized him and, ultimately, their feet set out on the way. By meditating on these three images, which reflect the journey of all missionary disciples, we can renew our zeal for evangelization in today’s world. Continue Reading
Thanksgiving- October 7 & 8, 2023- 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
Isaiah 5:1–7, Philippians 4:6–9, Matthew 21:33–43
In Isaiah’s song of the Vineyard, the Lord expresses disappointment that Israel, His chosen vineyard, does not bear good fruits, but only the wild fruits of abuse and bloodshed.
Jesus reminds us that fidelity to God’s will, though not always easy, produces an abundant harvest. We are the Lord’s cherished garden, nurtured by him to produce good fruits. Let us pray that we may lead fruitful lives so that people may see our love for God and our good acts
and glorify our heavenly Father.
Weekday Masses – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
No Wednesday 12:10pm Mass this week.
Thursday, October 12, 12:10pm
Friday, October 13, 11am-12pm – Eucharistic Holy Hour & Benediction
Friday, October 13, 12:10pm
28th Sunday of Ordinary Time – St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
Saturday, October 14, 5pm
Sunday, October 15, 9am -- For the people of the parish
Sunday Offerings – September 30/October 1- $1455.00
September Pre-Authorized Donations - $510.00
Mass = Thanksgiving!
“The word “eucharist” may be defined in a few ways, but one of the original translations from the Greek is “thanksgiving” or “to give thanks.” The ancient understanding of thankfulness had a greater depth than only “appreciation.” Thanksgiving involved a specific memory, or more accurately, the act of remembering. Thanksgiving had to do with remembering what had been done for you, and being aware that you owed a debt, in this case, of gratitude, for that gift. We maintain this understanding in our liturgy today, as the Catechism teaches us “In the Liturgy of the Word the Holy Spirit ‘recalls’ to the assembly all that Christ has done for us . . . The Holy Spirit who thus awakens the memory of the Church then inspires thanksgiving and praise.” (CCC 1103)”
From the article “True Thanksgiving” by Alissa Thorell
A NOTE OF THANKS!
On this thanksgiving weekend I wanted to say a big thank you to all of you
for your warm welcome to me as your new pastor
and for your faithful support and service to the parish.
I am blessed to serve in the midst of such a faith filled
and generous people!
Safe travel and God’s blessings to all of you who are “going south”
after thanksgiving weekend.
I look forward to seeing you in the spring!
Fr. Charles
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, we are all aware of the increasing cost of living these days. Like so many families, our parish too is having difficulty meeting all of its’ basic expenses. Even with your generous support, the parish had a deficit of $8,103.75 in 2022 and we project it will be the same for this and future years. It is important to find ways to reduce expenses from our already lean operating budget going forward. One area of concern it that the cost of oil and electricity to heat the Honey Harbour church building has increased to $16,552.00 last year, with only a few parishioners attending Sunday and weekday Masses during the winter.
In the spring of this year Fr. Martin and the members of the finance council entered into discussions with Bishop Daniel Miehm regarding the parish’s finances and church attendance. As a result of those discussions, and after consulting with me, the Bishop has given permission to winterize and close the Honey Harbour Church, hall and chapel after Thanksgiving weekend 2023 until May 18, 2024. With the water and septic systems winterized we will be able to keep the temperature of the Honey Harbour church building much lower this year. We expect significant savings from this action and it will help us to decrease or eliminate our operating deficit and allow us more funds for our parish’s life and outreach. St. John the Baptist Church building thankfully is much cheaper to heat, can easily provide enough seating for all parishioners and guests during the winter and is located in a central and easily accessible location. From October 9, 2023 to May 18, 2024 all parish Masses and other liturgies will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Port Severn. The Honey Harbour Church will reopen for Sunday 11 am Masses on May 19, 2024 - the long weekend in May. We recognize that not everyone has a car and we will do our very best to offer transportation from Honey Harbour to Port Severn for anyone who needs it. To provide ample opportunities for Mass attendance during the winter we will continue having the Saturday 5pm Mass and Sunday 9 am Mass as well as move our daily Masses to 12:10pm.
As we make this painful decision to help us live within our means we ask our patrons, Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist to pray for us, that we remain strong in faith, hope and charity, animated by the joy of the Gospel!
Fr. Charles
September 30 & October 1, 2023 - 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
Ezekial 18:25–28, Philippians 2:1–11, Matthew 21:28-32
The prophet Ezekiel tells us that what ultimately counts is our decision to turn to the Lord. His oracle is an invitation to those who have said “no” to change their ways and take the path that leads to life.
The salvation which the Father has accomplished through Jesus leads St. Paul to contemplation and praise, prayer and thanksgiving.
The Gospel today dwells on the necessity of putting our commitment to the Lord into action. It is the person who ultimately goes to work in the Lord’s vineyard who pleases him and will receive his reward. May our Eucharistic celebration ignite our spirit to work with passion in the Lord’s vineyard, saying yes to the mission He has entrusted to us.
Weekday Masses - Honey Harbour- Mary’s Chapel
Wednesday, October 4, 11 am
Thursday, October 5, 11am
Friday, October 6, 10:30am- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, October 6, 11am
27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, October 7, 5pm - For the people of the parish
Sunday, October 8, 9am
Sunday, October 8, 11am – For the repose of the soul of Barbara Baug
by Emily Heim and Family
Sunday Offerings – September 23 & 24 - $1020.00
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, we are all aware of the increasing cost of living these days. Like so many families, our parish too is having difficulty meeting all of its’ basic expenses. Even with your generous support, the parish had a deficit of $8,103.75 in 2022 and we project it will be the same for this and future years. It is important to find ways to reduce expenses from our already lean operating budget going forward. One area of concern it that the cost of oil and electricity to heat the Honey Harbour church building has increased to $16,552.00 last year, with only a few parishioners attending Sunday and weekday Masses during the winter.
In the spring of this year Fr. Martin and the members of the finance council entered into discussions with Bishop Daniel Miehm regarding the parish’s finances and church attendance. As a result of those discussions, and after consulting with me, the Bishop has given permission to winterize and close the Honey Harbour Church, hall and chapel after Thanksgiving weekend 2023 until May 18, 2024. With the water and septic systems winterized we will be able to keep the temperature of the Honey Harbour church building much lower this year. We expect significant savings from this action and it will help us to decrease or eliminate our operating deficit and allow us more funds for our parish’s life and outreach. St. John the Baptist Church building thankfully is much cheaper to heat, can easily provide enough seating for all parishioners and guests during the winter and is located in a central and easily accessible location. From October 9, 2023 to May 18, 2024 all parish Masses and other liturgies will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Port Severn. The Honey Harbour Church will reopen for Sunday 11 am Masses on May 19, 2024 - the long weekend in May. We recognize that not everyone has a car and we will do our very best to offer transportation from Honey Harbour to Port Severn for anyone who needs it. To provide ample opportunities for Mass attendance during the winter we will continue having the Saturday 5pm Mass and Sunday 9 am Mass as well as move our daily Masses to 12:10pm.
As we make this painful decision to help us live within our means we ask our patrons, Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist to pray for us, that we remain strong in faith, hope and charity, animated by the joy of the Gospel!
Fr. Charles
Parish Schedule (effective October 9, 2023)
Masses: Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9 am
Wednesday-Friday - 12:10pm
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Benediction
Fridays 11am-12pm
Parish Confession Schedule
Fridays 11:30 am - 12:00pm
Saturdays 4pm - 4:30pm
The Angels
Each year as the warm days of summer turn to the coolness and bright colors of autumn, the Church celebrates the work and ministry of angels. We begin this twofold celebration on Sept. 29 with the feast of the archangels — Raphael, Michael and Gabriel. We conclude three days later on Oct. 2 when we honor the myriad guardian angels whom Tradition describes as assigned by God to each man and woman. The Scriptures speak of how angels are sent to assist in God’s plan of salvation. They bring messages, accompany the faithful along the path of daily life and fight the battles of God. We who seek to minister in Christ’s name are called to do likewise.
Prayer to My Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God’s love commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side, To light
and guard, Rule and guide. Amen.
Drives to Church
A number of parishioners are available to drive people to Port Severn for Saturday and Sunday Masses. Please contact Fr. Charles if you need a drive.
From our Bishop
ON OCTOBER 4, POPE FRANCIS will open the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” Five Canadian bishops will be participating in this session. In a recent letter to bishops around the world, Cardinal Mario Grech, General Secretary of the Synod, encouraged every member of the faithful and every local Church to pray that the Holy Spirit guide the Synod participants throughout their meetings.
An intercession for the Universal Prayer at Mass and a Solemn Blessing have been sent to each parish, as we pray for the success of the Synod process.
THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS held its annual plenary meeting this week. There was discussion about the promotion of palliative care and opposition to euthanasia, ongoing efforts at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, the upcoming Synod on Synodality, and the promotion of Vocations to the priesthood. Short videos about the work of the Plenary meeting can be viewed on YouTube – CCCB-CECC. Congratulations to Bishop William McGrattan (Bishop of Peterborough from 2014-17) who has been elected President of the CCCB for the next two years. May God guide him in this important role of coordination and collaboration for the bishops of Canada.
September 23 & 24- 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
The Generosity of God
The Lord is generous in forgiving and so the sinful person is invited to forsake their wicked ways. It is never too late to return to the Lord.
The Lord gives us more than we ever deserve. In turn, we are to mirror this generosity to others, going beyond the limits of strict justice.
When our life is Christ’s, says St. Paul, any option is desirable.
When we live, we are happy to serve him, and when we die,
we shall be with our Saviour for eternity.
Weekday Masses - Honey Harbour- Mary’s Chapel
Wednesday, September 27, 11 am
Thursday, September 28, 11am
Friday, September 29, 10:30am- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, September 29, 11am
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 30, 5pm
Sunday, October 1, 9am - For the Moreau Family.
Sunday, October 1, 11am - For the people of the parish
Sunday Offerings – September 16 & 17 - $1121.00
Last Friday we celebrated the funeral of Gloria Cousineau, a life long member of our parish. We extend our sympathy and prayer to Gloria’s husband Louis, to the family and to her brother Mark Vessair.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, we are all aware of the increasing cost of living these days. Like so many families, our parish too is having difficulty meeting all of its’ basic expenses. Even with your generous support, the parish had a deficit of $8,103.75 in 2022 and we project it will be the same for this and future years. It is important to find ways to reduce expenses from our already lean operating budget going forward. One area of concern it that the cost of oil and electricity to heat the Honey Harbour church building has increased to $16,552.00 last year, with only a few parishioners attending Sunday and weekday Masses during the winter.
In the spring of this year Fr. Martin and the members of the finance council entered into discussions with Bishop Daniel Miehm regarding the parish’s finances and church attendance. As a result of those discussions, and after consulting with me, the Bishop has given permission to winterize and close the Honey Harbour Church, hall and chapel after Thanksgiving weekend 2023 until May 18, 2024. With the water and septic systems winterized we will be able to keep the temperature of the Honey Harbour church building much lower this year. We expect significant savings from this action and it will help us to decrease or eliminate our operating deficit and allow us more funds for our parish’s life and outreach. St. John the Baptist Church building thankfully is much cheaper to heat, can easily provide enough seating for all parishioners and guests during the winter and is located in a central and easily accessible location. From October 9, 2023 to May 18, 2024 all parish Masses and other liturgies will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in Port Severn. The Honey Harbour Church will reopen for Sunday 11 am Masses on May 19, 2024 - the long weekend in May. We recognize that not everyone has a car and we will do our very best to offer transportation from Honey Harbour to Port Severn for anyone who needs it. To provide ample opportunities for Mass attendance during the winter we will continue having the Saturday 5pm Mass and Sunday 9 am Mass as well as move our daily Masses to 12:10pm.
As we make this painful decision to help us live within our means we ask our patrons, Our Lady of Mercy and St. John the Baptist to pray for us, that we remain strong in faith, hope and charity, animated by the joy of the Gospel!
Fr. Charles
Parish Schedule (effective October 9, 2023)
Masses: Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9 am
Wednesday-Friday - 12:10pm
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament with Benediction
Fridays 11am-12pm
Parish Confession Schedule
Fridays 11:30 am - 12:00pm
Saturdays 4pm - 4:30pm
September 16 & 17- 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Word of God this Sunday
Sirach 27:30-28:7, Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 18:21-35
Forgiven and Forgiving
The wise man Sirach teaches that an
Israelite should forgive his neighbor’s faults so that God would forgive him.
St. Paul reminds us of the Lordship of Jesus. None of us lives or dies as one’s own master.
We are servants of one and the same Lord.
In the Gospel, Jesus declares that we whose sin
God has forgiven, are expected to be just as generous to others.
By forgiving one another we do what God does all the time for us.
Weekday Masses - Honey Harbour- Mary’s Chapel
Wednesday, September 20, 11 am
Thursday, September 21, 11am
Friday, September 22, 10:30am- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, September 22, 11am
25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 23, 5pm
Sunday, September 24, 9am - For the people of the parish.
Sunday, September 24, 11am -The repose of the souls of John and Alan Cousineau by Phyllis and Linda Cousineau
Sunday Offerings – September 9 & 10 - $1390.00
From the Pastor’s Desk
Parish Financial update
Your finance council has been meeting regularly and we wanted to provide you with a quick note on the state of our finances. Thank you for your generous support! Your generosity and Fr. Martin’s and the finance council’s careful oversight have kept expenses and income consistent these last two years.
January – August 2022/23 Income and Expenses
Income
2023 2022
Sunday Collections 46,791.20 43,785.00
Total income 74,439.07 72,070.22
Expenses
Total 72,302.86 71,019.52
Available Funds
Bank Account 33,235.82 39,197.92
Savings 20,863.49 20,863.39
In 2022 the parish had a deficit of $8,103.75.
As of now we project that we will be running a deficit at year end.
Saturday 5pm Mass - To Be Continued!
Be reminded that there is a Celebration of the Eucharist at St. John the Baptist in Port Severn every Saturday. Our numbers have been small thus far since this Mass time was reintroduced in the spring but it is my hope that we will continue to have Mass every Saturday of the year. It is good to provide another opportunity to gather to pray, worship and receive the gift of the Eucharist weekly in our beautiful and easily accessible Church when life, travel, health and weather make it difficult to get to Mass on Sunday. Thanks to those who have been helping with ushering and reading!!
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