NEWS AND EVENTS
REGISTRATION FOR
FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST COMMUNION
AND CONFIRMATION
Registration for all children eligible for First Reconciliation and First Communion or Confirmation in this school year will be held in the Church following all masses the weekend of
November 22nd and 23rd
Saturday, Nov. 22nd 5:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 23rd 8:00am
Sunday, Nov. 23rd 10:30am
Please bring a copy of the child’s baptismal certificate. Registration forms will be available that weekend, or click on the link below to download a copy, complete and bring with you.
Forms were also provided to students in our area Catholic schools. We recommend that the family attends the Mass together on that day.
For further information contact the parish office at 613-829-1760.
First Communion Registration form.
SUNDAY MISSALS FOR SALE
Sunday Missals for the new Liturgical Year will be available at both entrances of the church on the weekends Nov. 8th/9th and Nov. 15th/16th. Cost is $5.00 each. Exact change would be appreciated.
Missals are also available at the Parish Office during regular office hours.
BINS OF HOPE
November 15th/16th
St. Vincent de Paul Stores and our CWL have collaborated to host “Bins of Hope” This joyful initiative will give parishioners the opportunity to purchase clothing and household items specially tagged from $1 to $3. This year’s “Bins of Hope” coincides beautifully with the World Day of the Poor.
Come browse through the “Bins of Hope” in our main hall on the weekend of Nov. 15th/16th. Your purchase will greatly benefit those experiencing hardships. A monetary donation box is also available.
Saturday, 3:00-5:00pm, Sunday, 8:00am-12:00pm.
Please bring cash preferably.
For details pick up a pamphlet at the entrances.
Sharing Our Christmas is our annual Christmas assistance program, to assist those in our community who are in need during the Christmas season.
We will be soliciting donations through our Sharing our Christmas envelopes. The envelopes will be available in the pews and at both entrances until Nov. 30th. Donations can also be made by etransfer at bookkeeper@stjohntheapostleparish.com
We, at St. John the Apostle, have a history of giving generously at Christmas time. The needs are ongoing; so should be our concern and love for our neighbours.
MONTHLY SENIORS MASS
AND COFFEE SOCIAL
WED. NOVEMBER 5TH
Hello Seniors! Our next gathering is
Wednesday, November 5th at 1:00pm
Our guest speaker is Sharon Joseph who will speak to us about Cyber Security. Bring your questions.
Do not forget to bring a friend, bring a cup, bring goodies, bring games and most of all bring your enthusiasm and humour.
All are welcome!
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY
There will be a Remembrance ceremony before each Mass during the weekend of November 8th/9th.
A Veteran, or family member of a Veteran, will lay a Remembrance Wreath and another will be a flag bearer. If interested in laying a Wreath or carrying a flag, please contact Jamie Burnett at
613-447-0489 or jamesmichaelburnett@gmail.com
by November 1st.
A veteran is defined as any serving or ex-member of the Military, or of the RCMP, Coast Guard or other uniformed government force who has served on peacekeeping or similar international missions.
CWL'S ONLINE PURDYS CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER
We’re teaming up with Purdys Chocolatier this CHRISTMAS season to fundraise for LOCAL Charities.
Stock up on your favourite Christmas Purdys treats AND support a great cause at the same time—it’s the best of both worlds. All fundraising profit raised will directly support the St. John the Apostle Catholic Woman’s League's local charity initiatives, so every order makes a great difference to us.
From now until NOVEMBER 29th, you can order Purdys treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of chocolates online. Shop for gifts for family, friends, neighbours AND yourself in one convenient place.
After all orders are submitted, we’ll sort, distribute, and let you know when you can collect your goodies.
Pickup will be at St. John the Apostle on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 10am-12pm; 4pm-6pm-back of church, (small assembly room)
What you’ll need to order:
1. If a new customer, go to our fundraising website to register by using campaign number 65848 or by entering this address into the browser: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1638575-129898
2. If an existing customer, sign into your account ensuring the order is applied to campaign number 65848
3. Once signed in Click “Join Campaign”, click on DASHBOARD then Shop ONLINE ORDER FORM or MARKETPLACE
Pilgriming with Deacon Victor
Deacon Victor has now launched his new youtube channel and is happy to share the link with you:
https://www.youtube.com/@pilgrimingwithdeaconvictor
Share the link with your family and friends, and journey with the Deacon to explore sacred places.
Click on the links below for descriptions of various ministries in our church, or pick up at copy at the church. Without them our church could not function. All these ministries are served by volunteers. Please consider bringing your gifts, talents and presence to St. John the Apostle in an effort to build-up our parish together. The time commitment for many ministries is minimal, but invaluable to our parish life. If you want more information, please contact the parish office, 613-829-1760.
Click here for descriptions of various ministries.
Click here for volunteer sign up sheet.
Your talent is God’s Gift to you.
What you do with it is your gift to God.
Pilgrimage to Divine Mercy - Poland
Message from Deacon Victor
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
With great joy, I inform you that we have delivered the intentions you entrusted to us to be offered at the Convent of Divine Mercy in Krakow Poland.
The sister of Divine Mercy received them with deep love and provided us with a receipt, which is in Spanish as we were speaking in fluent Spanish.
Below, I am translating what she wrote in the receipt:
Jesus, I trust in You!
The intentions will be recommended in the Novena of the Collective Mass of the Saints of Divine Mercy, through Saint Sister Faustina. This will be held over the next 9 Thursdays at 5:00 PM in the chapel before the graces of the famous image of Jesus Mercy, alongside the relics of Saint Sister Faustina, in Krakow-Lagiewniki. - from 5.09 - 31.10.2024. We encourage you to connect spiritually with us in this prayer through the online transmission on the website: www.faustyna.pl. With prayer and gratitude - Sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of God of Mercy.
I invite you to join the sisters’ prayers for these intentions, trusting in the infinite mercy of our Lord.
Additionally, I have prepared a gallery of photos and videos of the: Chapel of Divine Mercy, Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and the Sanctuary of John Paul II, so you can appreciate the magnificence of these sanctuaries, please click in each of the below links:
Chapel of Divine Mercy
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bM6pwNMs1BZ9n3qLxX4n6CpwxgtkHWYT?usp=share_link
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qkPaTpYVS_ToXnOfp1bgO1_8BY4xIVbv?usp=sharing
Sanctuary of Saint John Paul II
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tv_Nj_bIj817qw7KVEsfKlzHJWlS8xkV?usp=sharing
Blessings in Christ,
Deacon Victor
NEW CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
HOMELESSNESS PROJECT
The CWL’s new Homelessness Project invites us to look at ways we can all help the homeless. To donate to shelters in the region items for the homeless, is one easy way. Most shelters welcome donations such as clothing and hygiene products. During the winter season, donations of blankets and warm socks are greatly needed. A Homelessness Box has been placed in the side entrance for donations of these most needed items.
Thank you for your support.
COME SING AT OUR 10:30am MASS CHOIR!!
WE WANT YOU!!
Come sing, come lift your voice, come “make a joyful noise unto the Lord”!
High school students: get your volunteer hours singing with us!
We welcome all who are interested…Grade 9 to age 89 and beyond!
Feel free to contact the Parish Office or Lisa-Marie directly for any questions and inquiries: lisamarieflynn13@gmail.com
Click here to meet our Choir director Lisa-Marie.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FIRST FRIDAYS
Every First Friday of the month, we will have Adoration following the 9am Mass, until 10:30am. This will replace the Adoration previously at 8am on First Saturdays. Moving Adoration to this time will allow more of us to come and spend time with our Lord.
BEWARE OF NEW EMAIL SCAM!!
Email scams are on the rise again. If you receive an email from the Pastor or any Priest asking for a favour or to run an errand, do not reply to it. Scammers are getting very sophisticated. Always check the email address of the sender, if it's not one you recognize don't reply to it, replying to their email may compromise your computer. If you are uncertain please call the Parish Office.
Catholic Women's League Initiative
Human Trafficking, is the luring of innocent men, women, boys, and girls away from their lives by sweet promises and then imprisoning them in brothels or slavery from which there is no escape and breaks parents’ hearts. It has reared its ugly head again, even in the Ottawa area but A New Day is fighting the scourge and the Catholic Womens’ League of St. John the Apostle is supporting their cause. If you can, please send a donation by:
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electronically or Interac to: wgee.anewday@gmail.com
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using their donation form at:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/a-new-day-youth-adult-services/?mprompt=1 -
by cheque to: A New Day at: 2055 Meadowbrook Road, Gloucester, Ontario (K1B 4W7)
Would you reference it CWL-SJtA.
Warmest thanks!
CWL Charity Fundraiser with Fundscrip
Our parish CWL has joined with Fundscrip to raise funds for our community. All funds raised will be shared with our church, local schools, food banks and others in need. There are over 250 retailers participating in this program (incl. Walmart, Loblaws, Food Basics, Metro, etc.). All you have to do is purchase gift cards for your everyday groceries, gas, or entertainment such as books! For more information go to: https://group.fundscrip.com/en/TZKQQB/charity-fundraiser
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Campaign for Conscience Rights Legislation in Ontario
Archbishop Damphousse encourages all the faithful to engage in a new communications campaign launched by the Bishops of Ontario in support of establishing conscience rights legislation to protect physicians, nurses and other health care workers in Ontario. Here is a link for sending automated letters to your local MPPs: http://www.canadiansforconscience.ca/ontario/
(Note: to access the automated letter, scroll down the page on that site where you will find the letter info boxes just below the Youtube information message video for Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience).
No one should be forced to participate in ending a patient's life.
Hospice forced to close.
Click here to read article