VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 
Volunteers are needed to help provide a light snack for the children and families  
during sacramental preparation classes. Please call Annette at 613-264- 8649 if you can help. .
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!
COMMUNITY MEALS 
✞ Dine-in meals every Monday, Wednesday,  & Friday 4:30-6:00pm @ The Table (190 Gore  St. East). 
✞ Dine-in meals on the second Saturday of each  month (excluding July & August) 4:30-5:30pm @ St. James Church (54 Beckwith St. East).
Thinking of Becoming Catholic? 
The Christian  Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will be offered for persons wishing to explore the Catholic Faith, its beliefs and practices. Both Catholics and non-Catholics are welcome to  attend a series of video presentations with discussions/sharing afterwards. 
Our Life Matters Core Group will offer the 9am Mass on third Wednesday  of the month for the Protection of All Human Life. Mass to be followed by a Rosary in Reverence for Life. Everyone is welcome!
St. John's Holy Face Group: 
St. John's Holy Face Group (meets on the last Thursday of the month)(next meeting in January), following the noon Mass. Our monthly gatherings will last no longer than one hour and will provide an opportunity to pray, share and learn about this powerful, Church-approved Holy Face devotion of reparation. All are welcome to join us whenever you are able. Bring a friend and help rekindle this centuries-old devotion meant for these times!  For more information, please call Elaine, 613-267-1023.
UPCOMING EVENTS: 
Feast of the Holy Innocents Candlelight  Procession: 
We hope you will join us on our rescheduled Feast of the Holy Innocents Candlelight  Procession at 4:00pm on Sunday, January 5th. Our  procession starts at 15 Church Street and proceeds to our Knights of Columbus Nativity scene in the Crystal palace. Bring your children or grandchildren to enjoy  this family-friendly event and join us praying the rosary and singing beloved Christmas Carols enroute. 
This Weekend! St. John’s Social Sunday: Please join us after this weekends’ Masses for the monthly St.John’s Church Social! Snacks and drinks provided for  your enjoyment.  
								
							 
							
							
								
									Community Dinner: Saturday, January 11th, 4:30-5:30pm, or until they run out of food to serve. St. James Anglican Church, 54 Beckwith St. East, Perth. A goodwill offering is appreciated.