Palm Sunday
of the
Passion of the Lord
Passiontide II
"The Entrance of Christ into Jerusalem" (Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin,1844)
Dear Friends in Christ,
I look forward all year long to leading you through these magnificent rites, and even if I have to crawl in the tomb on Easter Sunday for three days to rest after it all, it is the highlight of my year. The Catholic Church does a lot of things well, but the thing she does the best, besides saving souls, is her liturgy. Even despite the ravages of the post conciliar upheavals where many ancient traditions were lost, where her liturgy is still celebrated with reverence and devotion, Holy Week never fails to impress.
Monday is known as Fig Monday, the day on which Christ cursed the fig tree.
I look forward all year long to leading you through these magnificent rites, and even if I have to crawl in the tomb on Easter Sunday for three days to rest after it all, it is the highlight of my year. The Catholic Church does a lot of things well, but the thing she does the best, besides saving souls, is her liturgy. Even despite the ravages of the post conciliar upheavals where many ancient traditions were lost, where her liturgy is still celebrated with reverence and devotion, Holy Week never fails to impress.
Monday is known as Fig Monday, the day on which Christ cursed the fig tree.
On Holy Tuesday of this Holy Week, all the priests and deacons in the Archdiocese of Kingston will gather at 10:30am with our Archbishop at the altar of the Cathedral Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. There we will renew the promises of our priestly ordination, and Archbishop Mulhall will bless the three Holy Oils that are used throughout the year in the celebration of the sacraments.
Spy Wednesday is the day Judas Iscariot met with the Jewish priests to plan Jesus’ betrayal.
On Maundy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, we will celebrate a 7pm Solemn Mass in the evening to recall Christ’s gifts to the Church of the Priesthood and the Holy Eucharist. What a night! Betrayal by a kiss, tears of blood, denial and protestations of love. Better than any other story known to man. The Most Blessed Sacrament will be carried to a place of repose, then we gather around the tabernacle and spend time with Jesus, and all of a sudden, He is taken away. Adoration ends; the altar is stripped and the tabernacle doors flung open – signs of the impending grief to come.
And we wait in stillness until He appears again on Good Friday, beaten and scourged, struggling His way to an ignoble death. The Church mourns the death of her Redeemer and we will adore the Holy Cross on which hung the salvation of the world.
But the best is yet to come: the longest Vigil of the year on the night of Holy Saturday, we will keep the Vigil of the Resurrection of the Lord. Christians gathered in prayer, listening to the history of their salvation, welcoming new believers through baptism, and celebrating the Resurrection.
Finally, at Mass on Easter Sunday, all the baptized will renew the promises of their Baptism so that we may rededicate ourselves to follow Christ in the Holy Catholic Church.
But all that lies ahead.
For now, let us acclaim Christ: Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel. Hosanna in the highest!
In his death and resurrection,
Fr. Justin
PS - Tomorrow Evening (Fri, Apr 11) - join us as we walk (Mary's) Way of the Cross and make a good Lenten Confession at 7pm at SHJ Marmora.
Fr. Bill Maloney, Fr. Price & Fr. Justin will be waiting to hear your confessions. Be sure to invite a lapsed Catholic. Even if they don't go to confession, they can do the Stations.
Women from our parishes will lead a special Friday Stations of the Cross. Our choir will be singing and there will be a light reception after confessions have concluded downstairs in SHJ Hall.
Easter Flowers "In Memory" and "In Thanksgiving" due Holy Mon, Apr 14.
Please assist in the expense of Easter flowers by making an offering in memory of a loved one or for a personal intention.
Parishioners are encouraged to help decorate for the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies. If you wish to honour a loved one, living or deceased, please use your Easter Flower Offering envelope OR our while Flower Sponsor envelopes (located in your pews as well as the narthex) for your donation. For the latter, a one time donation of $40 will cover your week, and you'll also get a Mass intention included in that. So a great deal if you think about it! Whichever you choose, please print your envelope number, your name and the names of those you wish to honour. Memorial requests must be received no later than Mon, Apr 13 for the names to appear in the Easter Flower list. Thank you for your support.
Holy Week is the week which precedes the great Feast of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday: it includes the last days of Lent. During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life on earth, beginning with his entrance into Jerusalem.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Holy Week Schedule
Sat, Apr 12 @ 9-10:30am
First Reconciliation Class #5
SHJ Hall
Sat, Apr 12 @ 10:30am-12pm
Confirmation Class #3
SHJ Hall
Anticipated Vigil Palm Sunday
Stations of the Cross @ 4:30pm
Sat, Apr 12 @ 5pm*
Peter & Isabelle Gubbels
[req. Larry & Dena Thompson]
*Jr. Liturgy
Lectors
1st Reading & N: Chris Swart
2nd Reader & S & PofF: Aahron Swart
J: Fr. Price
"Entry of Christ into Jerusalem"
(Anthony van Dyck, 1617)
Palm Sunday
Stations of the Cross @ 10:30am
Sun, Apr 13 @ 11am*
Elisabel & Abel Brownson for blessings on their First Holy Communion
[req. Mary Clarke]
*Jr. Liturgy
Lectors
1st Reading & N: Ashton Ollerenshaw
2nd Reader & S & PofF: Jeanna Black
J: Fr. Price
Monday of Holy Week
Mon, Apr 14 @ 9am*
Healing of Carly Francis Myers
[req. Georgina Doufexis]
Healing of Carly Francis Myers
[req. Georgina Doufexis]
*no Holy Hour
Tuesday of Holy Week
Tues, Apr 15 @ 10:30am
Chrism Mass
St. Mary's Cathedral, Kingston
Chrism Mass
St. Mary's Cathedral, Kingston
Tuesday of Holy Week
Tues, Apr 15 @ 2pm
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
Caressant Care, Marmora
Wednesday of Holy Week
Wed, Apr 16 @ 9am*
Jennifer & Richard Ingham
[req. Marita Stuckless]
*no Holy Hour
Sacred Heart of Mary
Holy Week Schedule
"The Entry into Jerusalem" (Giotto, 1305)
Palm Sunday
Stations of the Cross @ 8:30am
Sun, Apr 13 @ 9am*
Pro Populo
* Jr. Liturgy
Lectors
1st Reading & N: Charlotte Lahey
2nd Reader & S & PofF: Breandan McCallister
J: Fr. Justin
Greeters: Carol & Dave Paranuik
Sun, Apr 12 @ 10am*
Toonie Breakfast & Celebration of John Bier's 2nd Birthday
O'Neill Parish Hall
*everyone invited
"The Thirty Pieces of Silver"
(János Pentelei Molnár, 1909)
Wednesday of Holy Week
Wed, Apr 16 @ 9am*
Dorothy Martin †
[req. Cathy Massey]
*no Holy Hour
Wed, Apr 16 @ 5pm
Easter Triduum Choir Practice
I would like to sincerely encourage you to enter in to the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday with the seriousness and solemnity each of these great celebrations deserve. Please don’t let this just be another weekend like any other weekend.
For Catholics, this is THE weekend of the year and should be set aside for the liturgical celebrations, prayer, and little else. When someone dies, everything stops. We mourn, we have a wake, the funeral and the burial. This upcoming Triduum, all non-essential issues should take a secondary place as we enter into the greatest mysteries of our faith.
Set Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday aside as days of attending the Liturgical celebrations. They are days of less activity and more spirituality and prayer.
Remember Good Friday is a day of Obligatory fast and abstinence to enter not only spiritually but even physically into the Lord’s Suffering and Death. Easter Sunday should be set aside as the day for great liturgical (parish family) and great family celebrations in our homes
Fr. Price will be leading Morning Prayer each day of the Triduum.
Holy Thursday @ 9am SHJ
Good Friday @ 9am SHJ & 10:45am SHM
Holy Saturday @ 9am SHJ
Booklets will be provided to everyone who comes.
Praying the Liturgy of the Hours are encouraged by Holy Mother Church and will help bring about a deeper prayer life which, in turn, will build a strong foundation for a life of holiness. Though called ‘Hours,’ this refers to the time of day, not how long it takes to pray; each prayer takes less than 15 minutes.
Come join your spiritual family and pray with us. And bring a friend to participate in the universal Church's "Divine Office" and experience devotional prayer and meditative silence.
Holy Thursday, April 17
Morning Prayer from the Divine Office
9am SHJ Mamora
SHJ School Tableau Way of the Cross
1:45pm SHJ School Marmora
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper
7pm SHM Madoc
Priests of the Archdiocese of Kingston
[req. Parish]
Lectors
Announcements & 2nd Reading: Cathy Mouck
1st Reading & Intercessions: Jason Reck
Greeters: Barb Rivers & Emma Nash
Adoration of the
Most Blessed Sacrament
8-9pm SHM O'Neill Hall Madoc
In the Garden of Gesthemane, our Lord asked the Apostles to stay awake and pray. Would you spend an hour with Jesus on Holy Thursday night? There will be adoration for an hour after the 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper, with a simple reposition around 9pm.
Good Friday, April 18
Morning Prayer from the Divine Office
9am @ SHJ Marmora
9am @ SHJ Marmora
Confessions
9:45-10:45am SHJ Marmora
Confessions
10-10:45am SHM Madoc
Morning Prayer from the Divine Office
10:45am SHM Madoc
Stations of the Cross
11am SHM Madoc
Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's Way of the Cross
The Celebration
of the
Passion
of the Lord
3pm SHJ Marmora
- The Passion according to St. John
- Veneration of the Holy Cross
(and relic of the True Cross)
- Pontifical Good Friday Collection in support of Christians in the Holy Land
- Holy Communion
Stations of the Cross
7pm SHJ Marmora
Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's Way of the Cross
Good Friday Lectors
Announcements & 2nd Reading: Colleen Shannon
First Reading: Maureen Cassidy
Solemn Intercessions: Diane Smith
N: Aahron Swart
S: Maureen O'Connor
J: Fr. Price
Good Friday is a day of Fast (18-59) and Abstinence (14+). One full meal is allowed. Two lesser meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted. Good Friday is also a day of abstinence, so meat should not be eaten at any meal. These regulations are a serious obligation, as the Code of Canon Law states: “On these days (of Penance), the faithful are in a special manner to devote themselves to prayer, to engage in works of piety and charity, to deny themselves by fulfilling their obligations more faithfully and especially by observing the fast and abstinence…”
"Veiled Christ" (Giuseppe Sanmartino, 1753)
The annual Good Friday Collection is the only yearly request asked by the Holy See of dioceses and parishioners throughout the world. The collection helps the Church of the Holy Land to maintain Christian sites, so important for Christians everywhere, and to provide pastoral, educational, and social works among the small Christian population. The Church and our Christian brothers and sisters count on your help to retain a faith filled Christian presence in this land of our Lord. Please give generously during our parish’s Good Friday celebrations on April 18, 2025. If you are unable to attend the service, it is possible to contribute online by going to Commissariat.ca/supporting-usand donating via CanadaHelps or Interac e-transfer. Receipts will be issued.
Our Christian brothers and sisters count on your help to retain a faith-filled Christian presence in this land of our Lord. Please give generously this Good Friday by cash, cheque to SHM or SHJ or by e-transfer with the message "Holy Land"
Holy Saturday, April 19
Holy Saturday is also recommended as a day of continued fast and abstinence, prayer and waiting at the Tomb of Christ.
Confessions are not heard on Holy Saturday, and the 5pm Mass is not celebrated.
Morning Prayer from the Divine Office
9am @ SHJ Marmora
Blessing of Easter Food
9:30am @ SHJ Mamora
"Christ in Limbo" (Fra Angelico, 1441)
Easter Vigil
in the Holy Night
8:30pm SHJ Marmora
Pro Populo
Easter Vigil Lectors
Announcements: Chris Swart
OT Reading 1: Jane Rupert
OT Reading 2: Aahron Swart
OT Reading 3: Charlotte Lahey
OT Reading 4: Bob Murphy
OT Reading 5: Brad Freeman
OT Reading 6: Willie Kuttschrutter
OT Reading 7: Cathy Massey
NT Epistle Reading: Susan McCauley
Prayers of the Faithful: Dale Clemens
Easter Sunday, April 20
9am @ SHM Madoc
For Peace Among Nations
For Peace Among Nations
[req. Fr. Justin Pulikunnel]
Greeters: Cathy & Paul Francis
Lector: Susan Hallam
"Resurrection of Christ" (historiated initial R from a Gradual, late 15th or early 16th century)
"The Resurrection of Jesus Christ"
(Raphael, 1499-1502)
11am @ SHJ Mamrora
Intentions of Fr. Price
Intentions of Fr. Price
[req. Parish]
Lector: Willie Kuttschrutter
7-Day Votive Candle Offerings
SHJ CHURCH
OUR BLESSED MOTHER
Sareya Chase
[req. Pauline Davis]
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
My Intentions
[req. Mathew Pulikunnel]
ST. JOSEPH
For the Protection of Canada
[req. Dale & Vickie Clemens]
ST. ANNE & OUR LADY
Family Intentions
[req. Stephen Davis]
SHM CHURCH
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
For the Deceased Priests of Our Parish †
[req. SHM CWL]
OUR BLESSED MOTHER
For conversion of Canada
to the Christian values we were founded upon
[req. SHM CWL]
You can put your $10 7-Day Votive Offering in the filled-in pink envelope.
Any questions? Contact Pauline at the parish office @ 613.472.2220 or sacredheart.mm@archkingston.ca
Links, Random Thoughts & Recommendations
- Toonie Breakfast & Birthday Party! Please join us after 9am Sunday Mass in O'Neill Parish Hall for a Toonie Breakfast and cake as we celebrate with little John Bier's 2nd birthday.
- This Sunday as we celebrate Passion or Palm Sunday, we remember our Blessed Lord's arrival to Jerusalem - the people greeting him with words of praise glory and honour. Jesus is treated as a king! The people surrounded Him, sang to Him and waved Palm branches! We are pleased that the children who participate in our weekly Junior Liturgy will lead the procession from the sacristy to the narthex singing heartfelt praise (composed by Colleen MacAlister back in 2001) and waving palm branches.
- Our offertory hymn this Sunday is the famous hymn "All Glory, Praise & Honour" which Theodulph of Orleans wrote in 820.
- Grateful to Shirley Gauvreau & Brenda Poirier (SHJ) & Iris Doyle & Cathy Althoff and all their helpers (SHM) who will be decorating our respective churches for the Paschal Triduum, especially with all the flowers that parishioners have supported through the use of the flower envelopes. This takes a lot of preparation and work, switching from Sunday's palms to Maundy Thursday's arrangements in honour of the priesthood and the Holy Eucharist in the altar of repose, to the starkness of Good Friday before the blossoms and lilies of the Resurrection Sunday.
- We place our palms at home behind the Crucifix after Sunday Mass to remember that we share in the Victory of Christ the King when we unite our suffering and passion to his!
- The Mass of Chrism is to be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10:30am on Tuesday, 15 April. Fr. Price and I will be there, and I encourage and invite parishioners to attend this beautiful celebration where Archbishop Mulhall will preside and bless the Oils for the sacramental life of the Chruch. All priests and deacons of the Archdiocese will also renew their commitment to service.
- The Divine Mercy Novena: The Feast of Divine Mercy is preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which begins on Good Friday. Each day of the novena, the prayer of the day for the intention of different souls is said followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. (We have lots of pamphlets and holy cards on the Divine Mercy at the entrances of our churches). The different souls prayed for are:
Day 1 All mankind, especially sinners
Day 2 Souls of priests and religious
Day 3 All devout and faithful souls
Day 4 Those who do not believe in Jesus & those who do not know Him yet
Day 5 Souls of separated brethren
Day 6 Meek & humble souls & souls of children
Day 7 Souls who especially venerate & glorify Jesus’ mercy
Day 8 Souls who are detained in purgatory
Day 9 Souls who have become lukewarm
After a very successful turkey bingo last December, the Knights of Columbus #7301 Council is hosting another bingo on Thursday, April 24 at SHJ Hall. Doors open at 5:30pm and game starts at 6pm. Refreshments available for purchase.
- You gotta watch this on your Formed.org account! Triduum: A Spiritual Pilgrimage is a beautiful, 30 minute contemplative documentary. This film cinematically walks through the locations of the Holy Week story, re-presenting the most important days of human history. Immersed in the real and sacred places of the Holy Land, the pilgrim faithful is brought tangibly nearer to the story, the landscape, and the reality of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Triduum draws Catholics and those with open hearts and minds to experience a deeper understanding of these events and places, and offers rich meditations for the pilgrimage of daily life. It's also on YouTube above.
This is worth watching from the University of Notre Dame from last week: the Most Rev. Erik Varden, Bishop of Trondheim, Norway, presents “Living with Wounds: The Passion in Theology and in Our Lives”
- My dear friend Dr. Ramona Coelho wrote a piece that is getting a lot of press on the Ontario Chief Coroner's latest reports on MAiD. It makes for horrifying reading. Canada offers same-day MAiD—and even waivers of final consent: a fast-track to death for the vulnerable. This isn’t compassion. It’s advanced moral decay.A few examples....
- The Holy Mass is a sacred time of worship and encounter with our Lord, requiring our full attention and respect. We’ve noticed that some visitors have been chewing gum during Mass, which can be distracting and is inappropriate in this holy setting. Eating or chewing anything (outside of receiving the Eucharist) is not in keeping with the reverence due to the sacred liturgy. We ask parishioners, ushers, and greeters to kindly and discreetly remind guests to dispose of gum or other items before entering the church. A simple, “Excuse me, we ask that you please dispose of your gum before Mass begins,” said with charity, can go a long way. You'd think people would know better but alas, it doesn't appear so. It's of the same boorish piece like eating at a restaurant with your hat on. In any case, thank you for helping us maintain a spirit of prayer and respect for all.
- Work on repairing the rectory chimney will commence on Easter Monday.
- Reminder: No one from the parish including Fr. Justin or Fr. Price will ever email or text anyone looking for a favour or money. (The most you might get is a request for single malt scotch from the Islay region, lol). So if you receive a message claiming to be from the Church and you are unsure, please contact the office.
- Excellent article in the National Catholic Register this week which I encourage you to read about how "a growing number of Catholic parishes in the U.S. are restoring altar rails, renewing reverence and transforming the faithful’s experience of the Holy Eucharist." I wonder if more priests would be in favor of them if they knew: A) People can stand instead of kneel in their place if they prefer. B) It gives every person a moment of recollection before receiving Holy Communion. C) It’s faster than distributing Holy Communion with a procession. Fr. Shawn Hughes tells me that St. Mary's Cathedral in Kingston is bringing back the communion rail as part of the renovations our Archdiocesan Mother Church is currently undergoing.
Rev. Mr. Jude Thusiar is to be ordained to the Sacred Order of Presbyter for the Archdiocese of Kingston at 10:30am on Sat, May 3, 2025 at St. Mary's Cathedral, Kingston. A reception will follow at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall,.
On Sun, May 4th, then Father Jude Thusiar, will celebrate his First Mass at the 10:30 am Mass at his Kingston home parish, St. Mary's Cathedral.
Please remember him in your prayers!
Please see the attached Human Resources announcement regarding a job posting for an Archdiocesan Curial Assistant.
Quinte Right to Life Association is once again inviting all pro life supporters in our communities, to join other like minded people from across our country, to the annual March for Life in Ottawa on Thursday May 8th. We have arranged our travel plans through a reputable local coach company which will take us to and from our destination in comfort. We encourage those of you who plan to join us on this "journey for life" to reserve your seat(s) without delay. Again, this is an Annual National Pro Life event, where every person will be joined in harmony with others in support of the right to life from conception until natural death. Coach seats are priced @ $35 ea. To receive any further information regarding our travel itinerary, please call Roy @ 613.968.9602
Also, Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Bancroft is as usual renting a (school) bus for the March for Life too and they'll pick parishioners up in Madoc in our parking lot. Let Fr. Justin know if you want to come. He'll be on this bus (but is trying to get them upgrade to a coach!)
Would you like to sponsor the SHM Paschal Candle this Year?
Every Easter Vigil, we gather in front of a new fire and prepare the large paschal candle which the priest processes through the church, singing three times, Christ, our Light! to which the faithful sing back, Thanks be to God! The largest and the most prominent candle in the church is the Paschal Candle, which burns as a symbol of the presence of Christ all throughout Eastertide and at funerals as a sign of the resurrection of the body.
The Paschal Candle, purchased new each year is not inexpensive. But like last year, we'll continue a new initiative in which one family from each parish sponsored the cost of the Paschal Candle, and as such, they will receive the remainder of the Paschal Candle this Easter.
This year the Paschal Candles at SHJ and SHM will both depict the Sacred Heart of Jesus and they cost $356 (3"x36" SHJ) and $305 (2.5"x36 SHM) respectively.
Roman & Ewa Korus (SHJ) sponsored last year's Paschal Candle for SHJ, and it appears they'd like to do to so again for 2025-26. A most generous donation to our parish!
Last year, Jane Rupert generously offered to purchase the SHM Easter Candle - the Cross of St. Francis of Assisi, so she'll receive the remainder in two weeks. If you are interested in sponsoring SHM's Paschal Candle this year (Sacred Heart, $305), please let Fr. Justin know by email or by calling the parish office.
Fr. Bill Maloney & Fr. Price sharing a laugh over dinner this week.
There was an information meeting in St. Mary's Cathedral Parish Centre (Kingston) @ 7pm a few weeks ago for all who have signed up for the Jubilee of Hope Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, Rome and Assisi. This meeting was also for anyone who is thinking of signing up and would like more information and also for anyone who is genuinely curious. We live-streamed it for those who weren't able to make it. Several signed up at the meeting Monday night but there are still spots available. If you are thinking about joining what promises to be a great pilgrimage, it is not too late.
A big thank you to our Knights for removing the fallen branches from the big cedar and maple trees from the SHJ cemetery. Also, congratulations to all the newly elected or renominated officers.
Grand Knight: Dale Clemens
Deputy GK: Tony Brownson
Chancellor: Larry Brynes
Warden: Rory Craig
Recorder: Mike Neuendorf
Treasurer: Mark Leahy
Advocate: Steve Davis
Lecturer: Bob Vesterfelt
Trustees: Garry Poirier, Scott Thompson & Larry Massey
Requesting Mass Intentions
The Greatest of Gifts ~ The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: We celebrate many milestones in Christian life, from baptisms to first communions, weddings to anniversaries, and births to final passing. It is in these moments we seek the emotional support of family and friends, and the strength that only God can provide. Mass intentions provide a spiritual gift to those you love. It tells the recipient that they are not alone in these moments. Mass intentions are a Catholic gift of prayer, asking God to bless them with his Spirit of love and peace. For that reason, they are perfect as baptism gifts, first communion gifts, and confirmation gifts. They are also comforting for those who are mourning the death of a loved one, or for a friend who may be struggling in life. Requesting a Mass Intention is easy! Just contact our secretary Pauline Davis (613.472.2220 or SacredHeart.MM@archkingston.ca) or better yet, use the mass intention envelopes found in the vestibule, fill it out and put in the $20 offering and place it in the collection basket at Mass. We will do our best to have the Mass offered on the date requested.
This Lenten season we thank everyone who has supported our parishes with their time, talent and financial contributions. As the pace of life speeds up, especially around Easter, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions.
shjpayments@gmail.com (SHJ)
shmpayments@gmail.com (SHM)
Of course we gratefully accept donations by cash or cheque mailed or dropped off into our secure mailboxes, or in the plate during the offertory collection.
Project Rachel at St. Mary of Egypt Refuge is a ministry to women who have lost a child to abortion, and who often suffer the pain of this loss alone, filled with shame and regret. These women are welcomed on a Project Rachel weekend by the Christian community -- with hospitality, with the beauty of nature at St. Mary of Egypt Refuge in Madoc, with good food, and without judgment. There are opportunities for healing by way of Scripture, prayer, and the loving presence of our Lord in the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. There are many ways for volunteers to participate in these weekends -- assisting the team's retreat, cooking, providing transportation, advertising the retreat by word of mouth, and by prayer.
The next retreat will take place in May 2-4 at the Refuge, near Madoc. At their retreats, they welcome women whose pain has been silenced and denied by the world. You can speak with someone who understands and cares, and have a chance to begin the healing from loss and grief. Phone 289.691.6840, or ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org. They treat all calls and inquiries with the utmost confidentiality. A web page describing their retreats is available.
Last Chance Confession Times
Parish Lenten Penance Celebration Fri: 7-8:30pm
Because we're having Stations 30mins before the Vigil & Sunday Masses, you'll have to come extra early for confessions at SHM (7:45am-8:25am). For SHJ, Fr. Price or Fr. Justin will be in the box from 4-4:45pm on Saturdays while the other leads the Stations. And on Sundays, Fr. Price will hear them from 10-10:25am before he starts the Stations at 10:30am, and if Fr. Justin gets back from SHM with enough time, he may be able to hear a few before Mass starts at 11am, but no guarantee. Best to arrive early. Plan accordingly..
Sat: 4-4:45pm
Palm Sun: 7:45-8:25am & 10-10:25am
Holy Mon: 8-8:45am
Spy Wed: 8-8:45am
Holy Thur: 6-6:45pm
Good Fri SHJ: 9:45-10:45am
Good Fri SHM: 10-10:45am
Anointing of the Sick
Those Catholics confronted with serious illness, chronic illness, or surgery are invited to request the Sacrament of Anointing by calling Fr. Justin for an appointment. We also now have a wonderful Pastoral Care team made up of generous parishioners who can bring Holy Communion to the sick and those confined to their own homes. Again, if you are someone or know of someone who would like to receive Sacraments at their home, please contact the office @ 613.472.2220 more information.
You may have heard of FORMED before. It is a Catholic streaming service that has lots of Catholic movies, documentaries, talks, resources to better understand the faith, children’s shows, lives of the saints, etc. There is no cost. All you need to do is create an account to log in to start watching lots of great content.
Go to https://signup.formed.org
Enter our parish’s postal code (K0K 2M0)
Enter your name and your email address
Knights of Columbus Council #7301 Spring Yard Sale
Sat. June 7 @ SHJ
Spring cleaning? Our Knights of Columbus Council 7301 council will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 7th at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mamora. Please consider turning your surplus household items into cash for worthy local causes. We will accept most household items in good condition but no clothes. Money raised will be forwarded to the many charitable groups the Knights of Columbus support. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute. Thank you for your continual generosity and support! if you need any donated items to be picked up, speak to one our Knights or Gary Poirier @ 613.969.8618.
"Once united with the crucified Christ, we begin to understand that everywhere else, sin is excused, sin is discounted, sin is denied, sin is explained away, but only at the foot of the cross do we ever experience the divine contradiction that sin is forgiven."
