Third Sunday of Easter
April is the month of the Holy Spirit
"The Road to Emmaus" (Altobello Melone, 1516)
Dear Friends of Christ,
Each year we prepare for the Passover of the Lord during the 40 Days of Lent, and then we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord during the 50 Days of Easter, the 50 Days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday. This liturgical Season of Easter, also called Eastertide and Paschaltide, should be thought of — St. Athanasius taught us — as one single feast, one great Sunday which is 50 Days in length.
From Christian antiquity and still today in many places, Christians greet each other during Eastertide with an expression of their faith in the Resurrection. The greeting is: Christ is Risen! And the response is: He is truly Risen! I recommend this acclamation in place of our rather weak sounding Happy Easter.
Throughout Paschaltide, the Paschal Candle will stand in the sanctuary next to the ambo as a perpetual reminder that the Lord Jesus is the Light of the World because he is "God from God and Light from Light."
Another distinctive feature of Eastertide are the Five Prefaces of Easter given to the priest to sing before the Eucharistic Prayer. All of these Prefaces begin and end with the same words, but the central section of each one expresses a different dimension of the Paschal Mystery. Those five portions sing to God the Father of all that is accomplished by the death and Resurrection of his Son:
Christ is Risen! He is truly Risen!
Fr. Justin
Each year we prepare for the Passover of the Lord during the 40 Days of Lent, and then we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord during the 50 Days of Easter, the 50 Days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday. This liturgical Season of Easter, also called Eastertide and Paschaltide, should be thought of — St. Athanasius taught us — as one single feast, one great Sunday which is 50 Days in length.
From Christian antiquity and still today in many places, Christians greet each other during Eastertide with an expression of their faith in the Resurrection. The greeting is: Christ is Risen! And the response is: He is truly Risen! I recommend this acclamation in place of our rather weak sounding Happy Easter.
Throughout Paschaltide, the Paschal Candle will stand in the sanctuary next to the ambo as a perpetual reminder that the Lord Jesus is the Light of the World because he is "God from God and Light from Light."
Another distinctive feature of Eastertide are the Five Prefaces of Easter given to the priest to sing before the Eucharistic Prayer. All of these Prefaces begin and end with the same words, but the central section of each one expresses a different dimension of the Paschal Mystery. Those five portions sing to God the Father of all that is accomplished by the death and Resurrection of his Son:
- For (Christ) is the true Lamb who has taken away the sins of the world; by dying he has destroyed our death, and by rising, restored our life.
- Through (Christ) the children of light rise to eternal life and the halls of the heavenly Kingdom are thrown open to the faithful; for his Death is our ransom from death, and in his rising the life of all has risen.
- (Christ) never ceases to offer himself for us but defends us and ever pleads our cause before you: he is the sacrificial Victim who dies no more, the Lamb once slain who lives for ever. [we'll use #3 this weekend]
- For, with the old order destroyed, a universe cast down is renewed, and integrity of life is restored to us in Christ.
- By the oblation of his Body, he brought the sacrifices of old to fulfillment in the reality of the Cross and, by commending himself to you for our salvation, showed himself the Priest, the Altar, and the Lamb of sacrifice.
Christ is Risen! He is truly Risen!
Fr. Justin
LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP WEEKEND!
Have you suffered the loss of a child from abortion, or the abortion pill? If grief, sadness, or shame has kept you alone in this, know that you are not alone, and that there is healing for you.
These weekend retreats offers support to women who have had an abortion experience and offers them an opportunity to experience compassion and understanding, and to find God's love, forgiveness and mercy in a non-judgmental confidential setting. 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, 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.
Finally, please know that Project Rachel’s designated phone line (289.691.6840) is staffed by trained volunteers. It is answered Tuesday and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. Messages can be left at any time. They treat all calls and inquiries with the utmost confidentiality. A web page describing their retreats is available.
Private and confidential phone: 289.691.6840
Project Rachel at St. Mary of Egypt Refuge in Queensborough is offering a retreat for women who suffer the loss of a child from abortion. The hiddenness, the aloneness, and the grief are met by volunteers and God’s healing power.
These weekend retreats offers support to women who have had an abortion experience and offers them an opportunity to experience compassion and understanding, and to find God's love, forgiveness and mercy in a non-judgmental confidential setting. 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, 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.
If you or someone you love has experienced an abortion, healing is available. You can speak with someone who understands and cares, and have a chance to begin the healing from loss and grief. At our retreats, we welcome women whose pain has been silenced and denied by the world.
The next retreat will take place in two weeks, from April 24-26 at the Refuge, near Madoc.
Finally, please know that Project Rachel’s designated phone line (289.691.6840) is staffed by trained volunteers. It is answered Tuesday and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. Messages can be left at any time. They treat all calls and inquiries with the utmost confidentiality. A web page describing their retreats is available.
Private and confidential phone: 289.691.6840
E-mail: ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org
In Two Weeks! Sign up by next Wed, Apr 22
- UPDATE: Just 15 seats remaining.
This is the first of four deanery pilgrimages that will cover all the churches in the entire diocese. One pilgrimage per season. The next one will be on June 24th and will cover the Eastern Deanery (Merickville, Kemptville, Spenverville, South Mountain, Chesterville, Morrisburg, Cardinal, Prescott, Brockville x2)
Parish Anniversary Bus Pilgrimage to Western Deanery
Only 50 spots available which are filling up quickly. This will be quite an enjoyable and fast-paced day. Lunch in PEC. Only $95 per person. Speak to Father or Diane Smith or Nicola Wand to register.
$95 including Lunch & Delux Coach Travel
Pilgrims can put their payment in an envelope and give it to Diane, Nicola or Fr. Justin or just place it in the collection with their name clearly marked as well as "May 1st pilgrimage"
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Weekly Schedule
"The Road to Emmaus" (Robert Zünd, 1877)
3rd Sunday of Easter
Sat, Apr 18 @ 5pm
Alana Painter †
[req. John & Vicky Maloney]
"The Supper at Emmaus" (Rembrandt, 1648)
3rd Sunday of Easter
Sun, Apr 19 @ 11am*Charles & Shona O'Neill
[req. The O'Neill Family]
*Jr. Liturgy
Lectors
5pm: Aahron Swart
11am: Colleen Shannon
Mon, Apr 20 @ 9am
Steven Stefoff †
[req. Neville & Louise Rodricks]
Mon, Apr 20 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Steven Stefoff †
[req. Neville & Louise Rodricks]
Mon, Apr 20 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Tues, Apr 21 @ 9am
Deceased Members of O'Brien Family †
[req. Aileen Haig]
[req. Aileen Haig]
Tues, Apr 21 @ 2pm
Liturgy of the Word & Prayer Service
Caressant Care, Mamora
Liturgy of the Word & Prayer Service
Caressant Care, Mamora
Wed, Apr 22 @ 9am
Alex Morrison †
[req. Robert & Shirley Gauvreau]
Wed, Apr 22 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Thur, Apr 23 @ 9am
Steve Mills †
[req. Neville & Louise Rodricks]
Fri, Apr 24 @ 9am
Richard Kuttschrutter †
[req. Willie Kuttschrutter]
Fri, Apr 24 @ 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
Sacred Heart of Mary
Weekly Schedule
"The Pilgrims of Emmaus on the Road"
(James Tissot, 1886-1894)
3rd Sunday of Easter
Sun, Apr 19 @ 9am*
Pro Populo
*Jr. Liturgy
Lector: Don Bailey
Greeters: Carol Anne Kramp & Family
Wed, Apr 22 @ 9am
Intentions of Cheryl Freeman &
Mary Bosworth
[req. SHM CWL]
Pope Leo XIV prays in adoration before the Eucharist in the Holy Sacrament Chapel of St. Joseph Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, on April 16, 2026.
Credit: Vatican Media
Wed, Apr 22 9:30-10:30am
** Holy Hour! **
“The Church believes that a holy hour spent before the Blessed Sacrament does more good for the well-being of the world than whole days spent in talking about progress to the utter oblivion of the fact that the only true progress consists in the diminution of the traces of original sin; she believes that an increase of sanctifying grace in a soul is of far more value than the increase of international credit; that a group of cloistered nuns in prayer are more effective in preserving world peace than a group of world politicians discussing peace.”
Wed, Apr 22 @ 5pm
Combined SHM & SHM Choir Practice
7-Day Votive Candle Offerings
SHJ CHURCH
OUR BLESSED MOTHER
For Our Parish Priests & Their Families
[req. SHJ Parish Family]
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Richard Kuttschrutter †
[req. Willie Kuttschrutter]
ST. JOSEPH
[available]
ST. ANNE & OUR LADY
Healing for Margaret Kuttschrutter
[req. Willie Kuttschrutter]
SHM CHURCH
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
For Our Parish Priests & Their Families
[req. SHM Parish Family]
OUR BLESSED MOTHER
The Repose of the Soul of Marion Van Heukelom †
[req. SHM CWL & Parish Family]
You can put your $10 7-Day Votive Offering in a pink visitor offertory envelope. Make sure to mention...
1) For which church?
2) For which saint?
3) What's the intention?
4) What's your name & envelope #?
Please contact Pauline at the parish office @ 613.472.2220 or sacredheart.mm@archkingston.ca
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 Easter season we thank everyone who has supported our parishes with their time, talent and financial contributions. As the pace of life speeds up, 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.
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
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Enter your name and your email address
SHJ Parish Council Members
Jan O'Neill
Maureen O'Connor
Anne Marie McGregor
Garry Poirier
Steve Davis
Mark Lahey
Bob Murphy
Dale Clemens
Bob Vesterfelt
Confession Times This Week
Sat: 4-4:45pm
Sun: 8-8:45am & 10-10:45am
Mon: 8-8:45am & 9:45-10:15am
Tues: 8-8:45am
Wed: 8-8:45am & 9:45-10:15am
Thur: 8-8:45am
Fri: 8-8:45am & 9:45-10:15am
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.
By using the white Flower Sponsor envelopes (located in the narthex), a one time donation of $40 will provide flowers for the sanctuary and shrines, and you'll also get a Mass intention included in that. So a great deal if you think about it! The churches are beautifully decorated in large part to your flower donations. And when you see in the Flocknotes Masses being offered "For the X Family Intentions" - usually those are from the Family flower sponsor. Thanks to Shirley Gauvreau, Brenda Poirier, Iris Doyle & Joanne Forestell for always doing such a splendid arrangement of the flowers! Thank you for your support!
SHM Parish Council Members
Karen Nickle
Debbie Wood
Cathy Massey
Diane Smith
Cathy Mouck
Charlotte Lahey
Dave Ascott
Don Bailey
Recommendations, Links & Random Thoughts
- This coming Saturday! You are invited. Come early so you are guaranteed a seat.
Holy Mass for the Archdiocesan Bicentennial: The main celebration of the Archdiocesan Bicentennial will be Holy Mass this Saturday, 18th April 2026 (10:30 a.m.) at St. Mary's Cathedral, in the company of three Canadian cardinals, the apostolic nuncio in Ottawa, and bishops from across Ontario. Parishioners are encouraged to attend. For convenience, parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima, 588 Division Street. Shuttle buses will go from there to St. Mary's Cathedral from 9am to 10:15am. Buses will return after Mass from the Cathedral to Our Lady of Fatima from 12pm to 1pm. At 3pm buses will return to the Cathedral. There will be luncheon reception at Our Lady of Fatima after Mass to which all are invited.
- Bob Murphy for fixing sacristy inner door lock mechanism
- Clarita Rodel for assisting with the sacred linens
- Cathy Mouck & Larry Masses for further investigations into SHM door options
- Willie Kutschrutter for repairing a chalice burse
- All those who have offered to make casseroles for upcoming Project Rachel retreatants and volunteers.
- Knights of Columbus #7301 for offering to pay for the installation of the new cemetery windows, and to the SHJ CWL for donating $500 to the Knights.
The commemoration and blessing of the newly installed statue of Our Blessed Mother (and St. Bernadette). That Sunday, May 3rd, the 9am Mass will be in Marmora and the 11am Mass in Madoc, followed by a reception in O'Neill Parish Hall to celebrate and thank those who helped with making this happen. What a way to kick off the Marian month! Save the date!
On April 26, our own Colleen MacAlister is to be inducted to Madoc's Community Recognition Wall on at the Kiwanis Club of Madoc. Colleen has been director of SAN Damiano Foundations Youth Centre in Madoc for over 30 years. At Foundations, Colleen and her dedicated staff of volunteers tend to the needs of 50-60 students a day during the school lunch hour. Students meet in a safe and friendly environment to share a free meal and some fellowship and socializing. Foundations is non-funded but exists from generous donations and fundraising efforts and by a large and faithful staff of volunteers. Colleen also runs a a youth centre in Tweed and Trenton. She also often takes her guitar and sings to clients in several retirement and nursing homes. Please join us to celebrate with Colleen and her staff of volunteers. Gala kicks off at 1pm with a social hour followed by presentations at 2pm. Tickets $ 10 at Bush Furniture, Team Hair Design and Foley Tour and Travel.
Once again, our friends from Our Lady of Mercy parish in Bancroft will be hiring a bus for the annual March for Life in Ottawa this year on Thursday, May 14th. Let's try and fill the bus this year! If you can't go but would like to support the March, please consider making a donation to offset the cost of the bus ($1750). So save the date and reserve a spot by calling Kathy Tripp @ 613.332.9383. The bus will be picking pilgrims up at the Tim Hortons on Hwy 7/62 around 8:45-9am on the 14th.
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 14th. 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 @ $40 ea. To receive any further information regarding our travel itinerary, please call Roy @ 613.968.9602
Sacred Hearts of Hope will be visiting and praying and singing and providing pastoral care to the residents of Caressant Care in Marmora on Tues, Apr 21 @ 2pm & Timber Trails in Madoc on Wed, May 13 @ 2pm & Wed July 15 @ 2pm. All our welcome to help and visit the residents, which will bring much comfort and companionship. So safe the dates!
Calling all Grade 11 & 12 High School Students: Are you a student in Grade 11 or 12 and looking for a new opportunity to learn about your faith and experience it in a new way with like minds and hearts? If so, then this weekend is for you! The Saint Andrew's School of Evangelization (SASE) is running a New Life for High School Students in April. Leave the world behind and come to Wesley Acres for the weekend of May 29-31 and experience the Love of God in a new and exciting way! This retreat will be led by a devoted team of young adults and the formed faithful from the parishes in the Western Deanery. Please see the attached Registration Form. There is a very large team that will be facilitating this course/retreat at Wesley Acres and there are only 6 spots left to fill. Fr. Justin will be there celebrating Mass & hearing confessions. It's a beautiful weekend for high school students. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kim Long @ 613.962.4634.
A Message from Fr. Price about
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
The Icon of the Mother of Perpetual Help was produced in Greece. One legend claimed it was painted by St. Luke, but that seems unlikely. The picture has been in Rome since 1499 and is in the church dedicated to St. Alphonsus Liguori. The order he founded, the Redemptorists, have promoted devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help since 1866.
I've celebrated a Novena to the Mother of Perpetual Help every year for 56 years. I will do so this year too on the Fridays and Sundays of May. I hope you will join me!
Fr. Price
3pm Sundays in May
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Adoration
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena Prayers
Adoration
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena Prayers
10:30am Wednesdays in May
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Adoration
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena Prayers
Adoration
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena Prayers
During the Marian month at SHM Madoc, the Holy Rosary will be prayed EVERYDAY @ 9am (except for Wednesdays) and on SUNDAYS @ 8:30am.
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