Parish Schedule
All Masses are currently held at
St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
16 Port Severn Rd North
beside Hwy 400- Honey Harbour Rd. exit
Masses
Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9 am
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday- 12:10pm
Confessions
Fridays 11:30am-12pm
Saturdays 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
with Benediction
Fridays 11:00am-12:00pm
Bible Study- Fridays - 1pm -2pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church - Honey Harbour
Reopens on the long weekend in May 2025
Our Lady of Mercy Parish Office
P.O. Box 126
2596 Honey Harbor
Honey Harbour, ON P0E 1E0
Phone - 705 756-2311
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ladyofmercyhoneyharbour.ca
All Masses are currently held at
St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
16 Port Severn Rd North
beside Hwy 400- Honey Harbour Rd. exit
Masses
Saturday 5pm & Sunday 9 am
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday- 12:10pm
Confessions
Fridays 11:30am-12pm
Saturdays 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
with Benediction
Fridays 11:00am-12:00pm
Bible Study- Fridays - 1pm -2pm
Our Lady of Mercy Church - Honey Harbour
Reopens on the long weekend in May 2025
Our Lady of Mercy Parish Office
P.O. Box 126
2596 Honey Harbor
Honey Harbour, ON P0E 1E0
Phone - 705 756-2311
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ladyofmercyhoneyharbour.ca
Christmas Masses
Tuesday, December 24 - 5pm
Wednesday, December 25 - 9 am
New Years Masses - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Tuesday December 31 - 5pm
Wednesday, January 1 - 9 am
Tuesday, December 24 - 5pm
Wednesday, December 25 - 9 am
New Years Masses - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Tuesday December 31 - 5pm
Wednesday, January 1 - 9 am
This Weeks' Parish Bulletin
1st Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024
The Word of God This Sunday
The Gospel reading from St. Luke today is not really about the end of the world; it is about the completion of the kingdom. The Second Coming of Christ is not a deadline; it is an invitation and incentive to live in a certain way in the present time. The Gospel calls us to be vigilant not about a future event but about a present way of living shaped by the Jesus before whom we stand.
Our destiny is to share in the Son of Man’s “great glory.” The reading from the letter to the Thessalonians spells out quite clearly what our daily vigilance looks like. We are to abound in love, be blameless in holiness, conduct ourselves to be pleasing to God, receive instructions given “through the Lord Jesus.”
Mass Schedule
All Masses/events held at St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
1st Sunday of Advent
Saturday, November 30, 5pm- For the repose of the soul of Jane Reid,
by Madeline Blackburn
Sunday, December 1, 9am - For the people of the parish
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5, 12:10pm
Friday, December 6, 12:10pm
2nd Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 7, 5pm - For the repose of the souls
of Joseph and Josephine King by Don Cadeau
Sunday, December 8, 9am - For the people of the parish.
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, December 6, 11am-12:00pm
Bible Study – Prayer- Friday, December 6, 1pm-2:00pm
Offertory Collections - November 24- $625.00. Thank you for your support!
The Advent Season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36).
Like Lent, the liturgical color for Advent is purple since both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, we focus on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord at Christmas. In particular, the "O" Antiphons (The text of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”) are sung during this period and have been by the Church since at least the eighth century. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming of Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but of present ones as well. Advent devotions including the Advent wreath, remind us of the meaning of the season. Using an Advent calendar can help you fully enter into the season with daily activity and prayer suggestions to prepare you spiritually for the birth of Jesus Christ.
From our Bishop
“JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT WITH MARY is the theme of this year’s Advent video series from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. These brief videos produced by the bishops are a wonderful way to embrace the spirit of the liturgical seasons. This year’s presenter is Archbishop Francis Leo of Toronto, filmed from the sanctuary of St. Michael’s Cathedral. Each week, Archbishop Leo reflects on the Gospel from the upcoming Sunday Mass. As a Marian scholar of some note, he will have excellent insights to share. The first video of the series has been released: it and the others can be viewed on the CCCB Utube channel or on their website.
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL IN PARIS will re-open next week, five-and-a-half years after the devastating fire that did so much damage to this magnificent church. I recall with great sadness the television images of that fire in 2019; it is now with equal joy that the Church celebrates the re-opening of this Cathedral, truly an iconic place in the history of Christianity. “Reuters” recently had an article that gives a nice summary of the
“fall and rise” of Notre Dame. “
+Bishop Daniel
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1st Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024
The Word of God This Sunday
The Gospel reading from St. Luke today is not really about the end of the world; it is about the completion of the kingdom. The Second Coming of Christ is not a deadline; it is an invitation and incentive to live in a certain way in the present time. The Gospel calls us to be vigilant not about a future event but about a present way of living shaped by the Jesus before whom we stand.
Our destiny is to share in the Son of Man’s “great glory.” The reading from the letter to the Thessalonians spells out quite clearly what our daily vigilance looks like. We are to abound in love, be blameless in holiness, conduct ourselves to be pleasing to God, receive instructions given “through the Lord Jesus.”
Mass Schedule
All Masses/events held at St. John the Baptist Church, Port Severn
1st Sunday of Advent
Saturday, November 30, 5pm- For the repose of the soul of Jane Reid,
by Madeline Blackburn
Sunday, December 1, 9am - For the people of the parish
Weekday Masses
No Mass on Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5, 12:10pm
Friday, December 6, 12:10pm
2nd Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 7, 5pm - For the repose of the souls
of Joseph and Josephine King by Don Cadeau
Sunday, December 8, 9am - For the people of the parish.
Holy Hour/Confessions – Friday, December 6, 11am-12:00pm
Bible Study – Prayer- Friday, December 6, 1pm-2:00pm
Offertory Collections - November 24- $625.00. Thank you for your support!
The Advent Season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36).
Like Lent, the liturgical color for Advent is purple since both are seasons that prepare us for great feast days. Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas. The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, we focus on our preparation for the celebrations of the Nativity of our Lord at Christmas. In particular, the "O" Antiphons (The text of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”) are sung during this period and have been by the Church since at least the eighth century. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming of Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but of present ones as well. Advent devotions including the Advent wreath, remind us of the meaning of the season. Using an Advent calendar can help you fully enter into the season with daily activity and prayer suggestions to prepare you spiritually for the birth of Jesus Christ.
From our Bishop
“JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT WITH MARY is the theme of this year’s Advent video series from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. These brief videos produced by the bishops are a wonderful way to embrace the spirit of the liturgical seasons. This year’s presenter is Archbishop Francis Leo of Toronto, filmed from the sanctuary of St. Michael’s Cathedral. Each week, Archbishop Leo reflects on the Gospel from the upcoming Sunday Mass. As a Marian scholar of some note, he will have excellent insights to share. The first video of the series has been released: it and the others can be viewed on the CCCB Utube channel or on their website.
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL IN PARIS will re-open next week, five-and-a-half years after the devastating fire that did so much damage to this magnificent church. I recall with great sadness the television images of that fire in 2019; it is now with equal joy that the Church celebrates the re-opening of this Cathedral, truly an iconic place in the history of Christianity. “Reuters” recently had an article that gives a nice summary of the
“fall and rise” of Notre Dame. “
+Bishop Daniel
What is Formed?
Formed.org is "Catholic Faith On Demand". Similar to Netflix, Formed.org gives you access to Catholic movies, audio books, radio talks, podcasts, studies and much more! And there is no fee for parishioners of
the Diocese of Peterborough! See details on how to sign up on the back of the bulletin!
“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!
E-Transfer
You may send your Offertory/Donations to our parish
in an easier and a more direct way through E-Transfer.
Name: Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Tel: 705-756-2311,
Email: [email protected]
Please Consider Planned Giving Options
Preauthorized Offering Plan (POP) – (You may request a POP Form to fill up from the parish)
Regular Planned Giving annual increase in offertory based on Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Bequests through your last will and testament
Securities – Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, GICs
Life Insurance
You may send your Offertory/Donations to our parish
in an easier and a more direct way through E-Transfer.
Name: Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Tel: 705-756-2311,
Email: [email protected]
Please Consider Planned Giving Options
Preauthorized Offering Plan (POP) – (You may request a POP Form to fill up from the parish)
Regular Planned Giving annual increase in offertory based on Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Bequests through your last will and testament
Securities – Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, GICs
Life Insurance
Pope Francis-Bishop Daniel Miehm-Fr. Charles Orchard
Weekend Masses:
Saturday 5 P.M.
Sunday 9 A.M
Weekday Masses: Wednesday-Friday 12:10pm
(please confirm by reading this weeks' bulletin)
Confessions: Fridays 11:30 - 12pm, Saturdays 4pm - 4:30pm
Weddings & Baptisms: Please Call the office
Weddings & Baptisms: Please Call the office
Masses
Reopens for Sunday Mass on the long weekend in May
Reopens for Sunday Mass on the long weekend in May
Address:
Our Lady of Mercy Parish
P.O. Box 126
2596 Honey Harbour Rd.
Honey Harbour, On P0E1E0
Fr. Charles Orchard - Parish Priest
Telephone: 705-756-2311
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ladyofmercyhoneyharbour.ca/
Our Lady of Mercy Parish
P.O. Box 126
2596 Honey Harbour Rd.
Honey Harbour, On P0E1E0
Fr. Charles Orchard - Parish Priest
Telephone: 705-756-2311
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ladyofmercyhoneyharbour.ca/
