WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S FLOCKNOTE
Jesus is truly risen, Alleluia!
As Easter dawns, the world embraces the renewal of hope, faith, and love. From the solemn reflections of Good Friday to the joyous celebrations of Easter Sunday, this sacred time marks the triumph of light over darkness, of life over death. It’s a time to rejoice in the promise of resurrection, to cherish the bonds of family and community, and to reflect on the blessings of grace and redemption.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the cornerstone of our Christian faith, a profound event that transcends time and space. The resurrection serves as a powerful testament to the divine power of love and redemption, demonstrating that even in our darkest moments, there is the promise of new beginnings and eternal life.
Through his resurrection, Jesus not only conquered death but also affirmed his identity as the Son of God, fulfilling prophecies and validating his teachings. His victory over the grave offers believers a profound sense of reassurance and hope, inspiring us and countless generations to embrace the message of salvation and transformation.
Moreover, the resurrection serves as a catalyst for spiritual renewal and personal growth, inviting us to experience the transformative power of faith and forgiveness. It is a reminder that no matter how far we may stray or how deep our wounds may be, there is always the possibility of renewal and restoration through the grace of God.
Ultimately, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a testament to the unfathomable depth of divine love and the enduring power of faith. It challenges us to live lives guided by love, compassion, and hope, knowing that through Christ, we are eternally redeemed and beloved in the eyes of God.
Happy Easter to you and your families!
As Easter dawns, the world embraces the renewal of hope, faith, and love. From the solemn reflections of Good Friday to the joyous celebrations of Easter Sunday, this sacred time marks the triumph of light over darkness, of life over death. It’s a time to rejoice in the promise of resurrection, to cherish the bonds of family and community, and to reflect on the blessings of grace and redemption.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the cornerstone of our Christian faith, a profound event that transcends time and space. The resurrection serves as a powerful testament to the divine power of love and redemption, demonstrating that even in our darkest moments, there is the promise of new beginnings and eternal life.
Through his resurrection, Jesus not only conquered death but also affirmed his identity as the Son of God, fulfilling prophecies and validating his teachings. His victory over the grave offers believers a profound sense of reassurance and hope, inspiring us and countless generations to embrace the message of salvation and transformation.
Moreover, the resurrection serves as a catalyst for spiritual renewal and personal growth, inviting us to experience the transformative power of faith and forgiveness. It is a reminder that no matter how far we may stray or how deep our wounds may be, there is always the possibility of renewal and restoration through the grace of God.
Ultimately, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a testament to the unfathomable depth of divine love and the enduring power of faith. It challenges us to live lives guided by love, compassion, and hope, knowing that through Christ, we are eternally redeemed and beloved in the eyes of God.
Happy Easter to you and your families!
Your Priest,
Father Charles
Please do not hesitate to contact me, Father Charles (frenyinnia@yahoo.com) (613-328-8331), Father Paul (paulmawalla54@gmail.com) (613-217-4344) or the parish office ( stjohn.perth@archkingston.ca ) (613-267-1043), if we can be of any assistance to you in any way. We are very glad to respond to a request for prayers, the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession, Sick Calls and/or Conversation.
SEASON OF LENT
Good Friday is a day of Fast & Abstinence. All Catholics ages 18-59 are to observe fasting and those 14 and older are to abstain from meat on those days.
Penitential Discipline: Penance is an important requirement of the Christian life. Fulfillment of this duty involves prayer, works of piety and charity, self-denial and fulfilling our obligations more faithfully. Every Friday of the year, especially during Lent, is a penitential day.
Holy Week Mass Schedule
✞ GOOD FRIDAY, March 29th
▪ St. John’s Church – 3:00pm
▪ Sacred Heart Church – 3:00pm
▪ St. Bridget’s Church – 6:00pm
✞ HOLY SATURDAY, March 30th
▪ St. John’s Church – Easter Vigil, 8:00pm
▪ Sacred Heart Church – Easter Vigil, 8:00pm
✞ EASTER SUNDAY, March 31st
▪ Regular Mass Times for all Churches
THIS WEEK: (See Upcoming Events for more details)
REMINDER! Please remember to pick up your tax receipts in the Narthex!
Holy Face Follow-Up: Thursday, April 4th, following the noon Mass.
Livestreaming of our mass is back online. Watch anytime beginning Sunday 11am. Thank you to the talented and dedicated parishioners who made this possible!
Confessions are available 30 minutes before each regular Daily & Weekend Mass.
Home Visits - Any parishioner or family member unable to attend Mass and would like a home visit please call Parish Office at 613-267-1043.
Reminder: Allergy Alert! Please Avoid Strong Scents when at Church
Please avoid perfume, shaving lotion and scents when at church. Some people have allergies that prevent them from attending or remaining at Mass if the above are present. Thank you for your consideration..
Parish Office Hours
Office hours: Mondays (closed), Tues., Wed., Fri., (9:30am - Noon & 1:00 - 3:30pm)
Thurs. 1:00- 3:30pm (613-267-1043) ( stjohn.perth@archkingston.ca )
SUBMISSIONS FOR WEEKLY BULLETIN & FLOCKNOTE
Please submit your information for the weekly bulletin & Flocknote no later than 9am Thursday’s. If submitted after this deadline, the information will be entered the following week. Thank you!
MASS SCHEDULE -
SJ - St. John the Baptist Parish
SHP - Sacred Heart Parish
SB - St. Bridget's Parish
SHP - Sacred Heart Parish
SB - St. Bridget's Parish
SVDP - St. Vincent de Paul
CCt. - Carolina Court Retirement Residence
L.Lif - Lanark Lifestyles Retirement Residence
PCCC - Perth Community Care Centre
LL - Lanark Lodge
CCt. - Carolina Court Retirement Residence
L.Lif - Lanark Lifestyles Retirement Residence
PCCC - Perth Community Care Centre
LL - Lanark Lodge
SJES - St. John Elementary School
SJHS - St. John High School
Friday March 29 ~ Friday of the Passion of the Lord
SJ 3:00pm - For all Parishioners & Visitors
SJ 3:00pm - For all Parishioners & Visitors
SHP 3:00pm - For all Parishioners & Visitors
SB 6:00 pm - For all Parishioners & Visitors
Saturday March 30 ~ Holy Saturday
SJ 5:00pm - For all Parishioners & Visitors
SHP 5:00pm - For all Parishioners & Visitors
Sunday March 31 ~ The Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Sunday)
SJ 9:00am - For all Parishioners & Visitors
SHP 9:00am - For all Parishioners & Visitors
SB 11:00am - For all Parishioners & Visitors
SJ 11:00am - For all Parishioners & Visitors
Monday April 1
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
Tuesday April 2
SB 9:00am - Paul Roney ~ Mark & Gina Noonan
SJ 4:30pm - Steve Carroll ~ Pennett Family
Wednesday April 3
SJ 9:00am - Garo & Sonia Alexanian ~ Bernie De Francesco
SHP 9:00am - CANCELLED
SHP 9:30am - Holy Adoration & Benediction - CANCELLEDThursday April 4
SHP 9:00 am - Birthday intentions of Patricia Croteau ~ Donnelly Family
SJ12:00pm - Gerard Kirkham ~ Barb Hendry
(First) Friday April 5
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
SJ 9:00am - Bob Adrain ~ Peter & Kate Noonan
SJ 9:30am - Holy Adoration & Benediction
SHP 9:00am - CANCELLED
(First) Saturday April 6
SJ 9:00am - Bill Kevan ~ Lynne Newman
SJ 5:00pm - Mass for the People
SHP 5:00pm -
Sunday April 7
SJ 9:00am - Pierrette Poulin ~ Jacques Poulin
SHP 9:00am - Ida O’Shaughnessy ~ Donnelly Family
SB 11:00am -Fr. Peter Murphy ~ Chris & Maureen Rivers
SJ 11:00am - Lynne Brankin ~ Theo Byrne & Family
MASS REQUESTS
If you have a mass request, please clearly print who the mass is for, who it is requested by, and in which church it is to be said. You can call the Parish Office (613-267-1043), mail, or email your request to stjohn.perth@archkingston.ca . Please note, unless there is a special circumstance that has been cleared with the Parish Office, we cannot accommodate requests for specific dates due to the high volume of mass requests. Please watch your Flock Notes. Leave the stipend in the offertory plate, in an envelope clearly marked “Mass Intentions”, or you can mail/drop off directly at the Parish Office. Stipend: Announced ($20); Unannounced ($10) which are sent away to a mission. Thank you!
DONATING TO ST. JOHN
To make a donation to St John Church, please remember to add your envelope number, church and what to apply your monies towards.
We gratefully accept donations by:
Cash or cheque: Mail in, Drop In, or Offertory basket
E-transfers: stjohnperthdonations@gmail.com
Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) program: CLICK HERE
DONATING TO SACRED HEART & ST. BRIDGET
To make a donation please remember to add your envelope number, church and what to apply your monies towards.
We gratefully accept donations by:
Cash or cheque: Mail in, Drop In, or Offertory basket
E-transfers: sacredheart1903@gmail.com
Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) program: CLICK HERE
PRAYERS
In your prayers, please remember the sick, including Jeannette Olivier, Sylvia Peter, Father Don Cummings, Aaron Stanistreet, Jack Facette, Noreen Coulter, and Phoenix Hogan.
Please remember those who have recently died in your prayers, especially Mrs. Maureen Mulhall, mother of Archbishop Mulhall.
Jesus, I trust in You.
Need a prayer?
Are you or someone you love in need of prayer? Contact me, Father Charles (frenyinnia@yahoo.com) (613-328-8331), Father Paul Mawalla (paulmawalla54@gmail.com) or the Parish Office (stjohn.perth@archkingston.ca) to connect with our strong prayer warriors or directly to:
- St John’s Pastoral Care Prayer group: Parish Office 613-267-1043
- St John’s Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer group: Lianne Kevan 613-200-1242
- St John’s CWL Prayer group; Parish Office 613-267-1043
- St John’s KOC Prayer group; Parish Office 613-267-1043
SACRAMENTS:
BAPTISMAL CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations Dahlia Campbell on your Baptism and Confirmation in the Catholic Church. God Bless you and your family!
Sacramental Preparation
First Communion & Reconciliation Candidates:
Classes to be held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, next and final class, Sunday April 14th, starting with the 11am mass, and then class in the Narthex.
Confirmation Candidates:
Classes to be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month, next and final class, Sunday April 21st starting with the 11am mass, and then class in the Narthex.
Baptism, Funeral and Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office directly (613-267-1043)(stjohn.perth@archkingston.ca). Please do not use the parish website to sign up. (For Marriage at least 6 months in advance notice is required.)
ANNOUCEMENTS:
Please note that the Parish office hours on Thursday’s have changed. The office will now be open from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Hours for other days are unchanged. Thank you for your kind understanding!
FOOD BANK
Please consider donating food items to our local Food Bank. There is a bin to receive your donations located in the front entrances of both St. John’s and Sacred Heart Churches. Thank you for your generosity!
Our Life Matters Core Group will offer the 9am Mass on the 3rd Wednesday
(April 20th) of each month for the Protection of All Human Life. Mass to be followed by a Rosary in Reverence for Life. Everyone is welcome!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Holy Face Follow-Up: On Thursday, April 4th, following the noon Mass, we will be hosting a short supplemental gathering to last week's beautiful presentation, 'Rediscover the Holy Face'. During this time, we will summarize the key elements of the Devotion to the Holy Face, teach and pray the Holy Face Chaplet together, and provide instructions on enrolling in the Confraternity of the Holy Face. This will be a great opportunity for those who were unable to attend the formal presentation, as well as for those who would like to go a little deeper. All are welcome!!! We will meet in the Narthex where light refreshments will be offered.
✞ Save the Date: Father Tim Shea is celebrating his 50th Anniversary of Ordination … once upon a time he served as a Priest in our parish. You are invited to a special Mass celebrating his 50 years of Priesthood on Sunday, April 28th, 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kingston.
COMMITTEES, MINISTRIES & GROUP
UPCOMING MEETINGS
St John Parish Meeting Place, 15 Church St, Perth, ON
Mondays 10:00 am ~ Bible Study Group – Contact Jenny Salte for details
7:00pm ~ CWL monthly meeting -
Tuesday 6:30 pm ~ Parish Council Monthly Meeting - April 9th @ 6:30pm
Wednesdays 7:00 pm ~ Bible Study Contact Jenny Salte
10:30 am Life Matters Monthly (3rd Wed month) Contact Dave Lapointe
7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting (second Wed of month)
Thursdays 12:30pm Pastoral Care Committee Monthly Meeting -Next meeting TBD
1:00 - 2:00 pm ~ Bible Study Contact Evelyn Goodfellow
7:00 pm ~ Sunday Mass 11am Choir
Saturdays 4:45 pm ~ Saturday Mass 5:15pm Folk Choir
Sundays 10:15 am ~ Sunday Mass 11am Choir
Parish Volunteers Needed
Mass Helpers ~ Contact: Ushers (Marie White), Choir members, Readers/Communion (Mark Kennedy), Altar Server/Volunteer Screening (Brian Brosso) or Parish Office. Also, Weekend Mass Choir Members
Community Dinner ~ We are looking for volunteers to form a Community Dinner Committee. If interested, please contact the Parish office.
St. John's Life Matters Group: CLICK HERE
Resource Websites: Real Life Catholic: CLICK HERE Need more: CLICK HERE
FAITH FORMATION RESOURCES
Interested In Catholicism?
Those who are interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith with a view to possibly becoming a Catholic are asked to contact the parish office (613-267-1043).
Fr Charles would be pleased to meet with you.
FORMED.org Our Free Catholic Resource! Visit FORMED.org, login and access this parish-sponsored “Catholic Netflix” and its numerous resources for every age.
First time user? Visit FORMED. org, click Sign Up, select Belong to a Parish or Organization, find St John the Baptist Parish, Perth, ON (or Parish postal code K7H 1L6, or Parish code: 7WB8TT), enter your email & check it out!
Youth Ministry Virtual Outreach News - CLICK HERE
Check out the latest in Archdiocesan Youth news, including many faith resources for families and youth of all ages. This page is updated and added to regularly.
ARCHDIOCESE OF KINGSTON (ADK)
For More Information on Upcoming Events in the ADK CLICK HERE
✞ Project Rachel at the Refuge: A retreat for women who are suffering the effects of abortion, April 19th- 21st. “We have been offering Project Rachel retreats for more than fifteen years. At our retreats, we welcome women whose pain has been silenced and denied by the world. See our web site (stmarysrefuge.org/rachel), and phone or
e-mail us in confidence, 289-691-6840 or projectrachel@stmarysrefuge.org.”
✞ Project Anna and Simeon – Grief Retreat (St. Mary of Egypt Refuge): St. John the Compassionate Mission (155 Broadview Ave, Toronto ON)
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one through Medical Assistance in Dying? A retreat day for hospitality, support, reflection, and sharing for those who are hurting from losing a loved one through MAiD. Meals will be provided, and overnight accommodation is available upon request. For more information and to register, email us at outreach@stmarysrefuge.org. Suggested Donation: $100; Registration deadline Monday May 13.
Office of Family Ministries and Outreach - CLICK HERE
St. John's Parish Website: CLICK HERE
St. John's Facebook: CLICK HERE
Sacred Heart/St Bridget Facebook: CLICK HERE