WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S FLOCKNOTE
In John 15:1-8, Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and its branches to illustrate the relationship between believers and himself. He describes himself as the vine and his followers as the branches. Just as branches draw their life and sustenance from the vine, so too do believers draw their spiritual life and strength from Jesus.
Jesus emphasizes the importance of abiding in him, stating that apart from him, we can do nothing. This underscores the necessity of a deep, personal connection with Jesus through faith and obedience. Just as branches that are not connected to the vine wither and die, believers who are not intimately connected to Jesus will not bear fruit in their lives.
The fruit that Jesus speaks of represents the character qualities and actions that reflect a life lived in accordance with his teachings. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are all fruits of the Spirit that believers should manifest in their lives.
Ultimately, Jesus assures his followers that if they abide in him and his words abide in them, they will bear much fruit, glorifying God and demonstrating themselves to be his disciples.
Abiding in Jesus requires a continual surrender to his lordship, a commitment to
Jesus emphasizes the importance of abiding in him, stating that apart from him, we can do nothing. This underscores the necessity of a deep, personal connection with Jesus through faith and obedience. Just as branches that are not connected to the vine wither and die, believers who are not intimately connected to Jesus will not bear fruit in their lives.
The fruit that Jesus speaks of represents the character qualities and actions that reflect a life lived in accordance with his teachings. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are all fruits of the Spirit that believers should manifest in their lives.
Ultimately, Jesus assures his followers that if they abide in him and his words abide in them, they will bear much fruit, glorifying God and demonstrating themselves to be his disciples.
Abiding in Jesus requires a continual surrender to his lordship, a commitment to
obedience, and a reliance on his strength and grace to live a life that honors him.
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.
THIS WEEK: (See Upcoming Events for more details)
2024-2025 Parish Pastoral Council Nominations : St. John’s Parish Pastoral Council is looking to elect four adult members for a 3-year term, one student member for a 1-year term. Nomination forms are in the Narthex now until May 5th.
Pastoral Care Committee Monthly Meeting: Thursday, May 2nd @ 12:30pm.
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 -
NOTICE OF MASS CHANGE
Sacred Heart Parish: Saturday 5pm mass will be on hold from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend (May 18-October 12, 2024).
St. Vincent de Paul, in DeWitts Corners, will be opened and will celebrate its first mass on Saturday, May 18th at 5pm. Saturday evening masses will continue at St. Vincent de Paul throughout the summer, and will conclude with the celebration of its final mass for this year on Saturday, October 12th, 2024.
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 SJES - St. John Elementary SchoolSJHS - St. John High School
CCt. - Carolina Court Retirement Residence
L.Lif - Lanark Lifestyles Retirement Residence
PCCC - Perth Community Care Centre
LL - Lanark Lodge SJES - St. John Elementary SchoolSJHS - St. John High School
Saturday April 27
SJ 5:00pm - Harold Valiquette ~ Mary Elizabeth Valiquette
SHP 5:00pm -
Sunday April 28 Fifth Sunday of Easter
SJ 9:00am - Robin Reil ~ Retired St. John’s Teachers
SHP 9:00am - Int of Fr. Tim Shea on the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination ~ Paul
& Judy DonnellySB 11:00am - Reenie Cordick ~ St. Bridget’s CWL
SJ 11:00am - Mass for the PeopleMonday April 29 - St. Catherine of Siena
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
Tuesday April 30 - St. Marie de L’incarnation
SB 9:00am -
SJ 4:30pm - Bob Adrain ~ Cathy Merkley
Wednesday May 1-
SJ 9:00am - Robert Chamberland ~ Ken & Lucille Crawford
SHP 9:00am - CANCELLED
SHP 9:30am - Holy Adoration & Benediction - CANCELLEDThursday May 2 - St. Athanasius
SHP 9:00 am
SJ12:00pm - Allan McNamee ~ Elaine Cavalier & Family
(First) Friday May 3 - St. Philip & St. James
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
SJ 9:00am - Ed & Evelyn Pennett ~ Pennett Family
SJ 9:30am - Holy Adoration & Benediction
SHP 9:00am - CANCELLED
(First) Saturday May 4
SJ 9:00am - Jamie Mannion ~ Retired St. John’s Teachers
SJ 5:00pm - Mass for the People
SHP 5:00pm - Marie Gayda ~ Pat Molyneaux
Sunday May 5 Fourth Sunday of Easter
SJ 9:00am - Irene Tysick ~ JoAnne Turner & Glenn Fielding
SHP 9:00am - Int. of Fr. Tim Shea ~ Doris Quinn
SB 11:00am - Francis & Wilma Boland ~ Merkley Family
SJ 11:00am - Jamie Christie ~ Mary Rorwick
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 Fran Brady, Jeannette Olivier, Sylvia Peter, Maureen Cordick, Father Michael McCarthy, Father Don Cummings, Aaron Stanistreet, Noreen Coulter, and Phoenix Hogan.
Please remember those who have recently died in your prayers, especially Evelyn Publow.
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
Novena to the Holy Spirit is starting May 10th - May 18th.
The Easter season culminates on Pentecost Sunday, May 19th, 2024. Christians have prepared for Pentecost for over 2000 years by joining together for 9 days of prayer. This first Novena was instituted when Jesus instructed the Apostles, “And I myself will send upon you what my Father has promised. But you must wait in the city until the power from above comes down upon you” (Luke 23: 49). As we prepare for the Solemnity of Pentecost, we invite you to pray this novena for the intentions of the Archdiocese.
Pick up a copy of the novena in the Narthex .
SACRAMENTS:
Baptismal Congratulations!
We welcome both Amelia Mackenzie Barber and Milo Howard Chappell Tate into the Catholic Church through Baptism. We congratulate their parents and commend them for their commitment to raising their child in the Catholic faith. May God abundantly bless their families!
Sacramental Preparation
First Communion will be held on Sunday May 26 at 1pm, the parish community is welcome to join the sacramental families for this special mass. Please remember to pray for the First Communion candidates and for their families!
Confirmation will be held on Saturday June 22nd at 1pm, the parish community is welcome to join the sacramental families for this special mass. Please remember to pray for the Confirmation candidates and for their families!
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:
HELP NEEDED!
St. John’s Parishioners, your help is needed!
Our Parish is seeking a new volunteer Collection Counter. The commitment is approximately once/month after the Sunday 11am Mass. We appreciate your generosity! If interested, please call (or email) the Parish office as soon as possible – 613-267-1043.
Kindergarten Registration for September 2024
Dear Families,
Do you have a child eligible for Kindergarten in September that you have not yet registered? We are encouraging our families who have not yet completed
their child’s registration to do so as soon as possible. Please contact Shirley Hogan at St. John Catholic Elementary School, at shirley.hogan@cdsbeo.on.ca to advise us of your child's name.
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
(May 15th) 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:
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.
Fr. Richard Whalen’s 50th Anniversary of Ordination: Once upon a time, Fr. Richard served as a Priest in our parish. You are invited to a Potluck Social to mark the anniversary date on April 28, 2024, in the gymnasium of St. Michael Catholic School (273 Church St., Belleville) directly following the 11 am Mass at St. Michael’s Church (296 Church St., Belleville). All are welcome! A formal Gala Dinner will be served in honour of Fr. Richard on May 12th, hosted at the National Canadian Air Force Museum. For tickets to the Gala, contact Bryn McDonnell at bryn.mcdonnell@torontomu.ca or 613-970-2953.
2024-2025 Parish Pastoral Council Nominations
We need your help!
The St. John’s Parish Pastoral Council is looking to elect four adult members for a 3-year term, and one student member for a 1-year term. All nominees must be at least 14 years of age. Please put your name forward, or anyone else you think may be interested! Nomination forms are available in the Narthex now until May 5th. Help us make St. John the Baptist Parish the very best it can be!
Spaghetti Dinner:
St. John Elementary School is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner. All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting our school nutrition program.
Date: Thursday, May 9th, 4:30 - 7:00pm;
Location: St John Elementary School Gym Cost: $8 for children, $10 for adults, $30 for families, children two and under will eat FREE.
NATIONAL March for LIFE:
To take place on Thursday, May 9th, on Parliament Hill. Come and join thousands of other passionate pro-life people as we stand for the sanctity of life, from conception to natural death. Details of all events can be found on the posters in the Church. Bus service to and from Parliament Hill will be provided by the St. John’s LifeMATTERS Group. For more information, or to register for the bus, check out our display in the Narthex. You can also register online at lifemattersnetwork.ca. If you have attended this event in the past, you know how powerful and inspiring it is. If you haven’t, here is your opportunity to put your faith into action and be a voice for the voiceless! God bless and see you on the bus!
A Spring Retreat for the Ladies!: "Journeying with Christ - Living An Extraordinary Daily Life". The Stanleyville CWL is pleased to invite women of all ages to our Spring Retreat. Evalina Filion, a young missionary with Catholic Christian Outreach, will lead us through her own testimony and practices in developing a daily connection with our Lord, for a more fulfilling, happier life. Join us Saturday, May 11, 9:30-11:30 at the BVM Hall in Stanleyville - non CWL members are welcome! To register, please contact Krystyna Williamson at krystynawojo@gmail.com before
May 1st. Donations to the ongoing work of CCO gratefully accepted at the door.
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 -2nd Monday of each Month @ 7pm *Meeting in May is CANCELLED*
Tuesday 6:30 pm ~ Parish Council Monthly Meeting - May 14th
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 Thursday, May 2nd
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.
Collection Counter ~ We are looking for volunteers to help count the collection. The commitment is approximately once/month after the Sunday 11am Mass. 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 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