WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S FLOCKNOTE
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Today, the Church celebrates one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: the Most Holy Trinity — one God in three divine persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This solemnity invites us not so much to solve a theological puzzle, but to enter into the heart of God’s identity, which is a communion of love.
At the core of the Holy Trinity is relationship. The Father eternally loves the Son, the Son returns that love to the Father, and the Holy Spirit is the bond of that love — a dynamic, life-giving relationship that overflows into creation and salvation. Through Christ, we have been invited into this divine communion. In baptism, we are baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, marking us as members of God’s family and sharers in His divine life.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity also teaches us about the nature of authentic community. Just as the three Persons are distinct yet perfectly united, so are we called to unity in diversity — to live in love, respect, and mutual self-giving with one another. The model of the Most Holy Trinity reminds us that true love does not exist in isolation but flourishes in relationship.
As we reflect on this solemnity, may we open our hearts to the mystery of God’s love, present in the Father who created us, the Son who redeems us, and the Spirit who sanctifies us. May the Most Holy Trinity be not just a doctrine we profess, but a living presence that shapes how we love, forgive, and build community.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Your Priest,
Father Charles
Please do not hesitate to contact me, Father Charles (frenyinnia@yahoo.com) (613-328-8331), Father Anthony (dimtony3482@gmail.com) (613-200-5357) 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.
June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Prayer for the 2nd week of June
For Parents & Families
Loving Jesus, may your Sacred Heart espouse all families, nudging us together in mutual respect, love and unity. May your Divine purpose for Families be respected and
supported in all that we do and say. May all Families cherish your Holy Presence abiding in every child as an image of your Divine Presence in our lives. Sacred Heart of Jesus: Have Mercy on Us and the whole world.
Amen.
THIS WEEK: (See Upcoming Events for more details)
REMINDER: Please do not wear any Fragrance to church, we have parishioners who are highly allergic.
Foy Hall Garage Sale: this weekend June 12,13 & 14 Fri., Sat., & Sun., 91 Princess St. in Lanark Village, 10am to 2:30pm.
Monthly Community Dinner: Saturday, June 14th, 4:30-5:30pm, or until they run out of food. St. James Anglican Church. (No dinners July & August)
Birthright would like to thank all parishioners who took home a baby bottle on Mother’s Day weekend. Please return all baby bottles this weekend.
Our Life Matters Core Group will offer the 9am Mass on Wednesday June 18
for the Protection of All Human Life. Afterwards a Rosary in Reverence for Life.
Confessions are available 30 minutes before each regular Daily & Weekend Mass.
PASTORAL CARE: 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
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 -
SJ - St. John the Baptist Parish
SHP - Sacred Heart Parish
SB - St. Bridget's ParishSVDP - 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 School
SHP - Sacred Heart Parish
SB - St. Bridget's ParishSVDP - 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 School
SJHS - St. John High School
CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICES
St. Patrick’s Cemetery: Saturday, July 12th @ 11am
Sacred Heart Cemetery: Saturday, July 26th @ 11am
St. Columbkill Cemetery: Saturday, August 2nd @ 11am
St. Bridget’s Cemetery: Saturday, August 30th@ 11am
St. John’s Cemetery: Saturday, September 6th @ 11am
Saturday June 14
SJ 5:00pm - Mass for the People of the Parish
SVDP 5:00pm - Mabel & Jack Noonan ~ Kim Noonan
Sunday June 15 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
SJ 9:00am - Pierrette Poulin ~ Jacques Poulin
SHP 9:00am -Basil & Jean Dunnigan ~ Gail & Fred Shepherd
SB 11:00am - Farrell & Killeen Families ~ Evelyn Goodfellow
SJ 11:00am - Marie Blanche & Alexandre Vaillancourt & Family ~ Lisette Vaillancourt
Monday June 16
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
Tuesday June 17
SB 9:00am - Howard Farrell ~ Teresa Donnelly
SJ 4:30pm - Mary Theresa Nagle ~ A Friend
Wednesday June 18SJ 4:30pm - Mary Theresa Nagle ~ A Friend
SJ 9:00am - For the protection of all human life ~ Life Matters Core Group
Thursday June 19SHP 10:15am - Combined Daily/Sacred Heart Elementary School Mass
Melanie Leroux (Molyneaux) ~ Fred & Gail ShepherdSJ 12:00pm - Barbara Geroux ~ Alan & Shirley Chaplin
PCCC 2:00pm - Perth Community Care Mass
Friday June 20
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
SJ 9:00am - Kenneth & Margaret Oneil ~ Doreen Kerr
SJ 9:30am - Holy Adoration & Benediction
SJ 10:00am - St. John’s Elementary School Mass Int. of Suzanne Luciano ~ Mark & Gina Noonan
Saturday June 21 ~ St. Aloysius Gonzaga
SJ 5:00pm - In Thanks to St. Jude ~ Bonne Switzer
SVDP 5:00pm - ~ No Intention Booked ~
Sunday June 22 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
SJ 9:00am - James Schonauer ~ Maurice & Karen Diotte
SHP 9:00am - Melanie Leroux ~ Ross & Brenda Marshall
SB 11:00am - Lionel Robidoux ~ Monica Robidoux & Family
SJ 11:00am - Mass for the People of the Parish
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” with who the mass is for and who it is from (inside with your money), 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
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 *** When sending an etransfer, please make a note which church the donation is for and your envelope number, if applicable ***
PRAYERS
Please remember the sick in your prayers, including Jeannette Olivier, Maureen Czop, Thomas Smallwood, Demetrie Laming, Eric Adam, Marjorie Facette, David Kevan, Deborah LaRiccia, Angelika LaHaise, Joann Hall, Hugh McKenna, Al Maloney, Heather Luft, Frank Hagan, Sandra & Scotty Rose, & Des McKenna.
Please remember those who have recently died in your prayers, especially Noreen Coulter, sister of Rita Truelove, and Roger Meunier.
Jesus, I trust in You.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Prayer for the 1st week of June
For all children
Loving Jesus, in this month of June, may your Sacred Heart espouse all children, drawing them closer to your heart, and granting them all the graces to realize their unique places as children of God in their homes and in their family of God. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen
Need a prayer?
Are you or someone you love in need of prayer? Contact me, Father Charles (frenyinnia@yahoo.com) (613-328-8331), Father Anthony (dimtony3482@gmail.com)
(613-200-5357) 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
SACRAMENTS:
Baptism, Funeral and Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office directly (613-267-1043)(stjohn.perth@archkingston.ca). Please use the parish website to sign up or contact the parish office for details. (For Marriage at least 6 months in advance notice is required.)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
THIS WEEKEND! Foy Hall Garage Sale: Foy Hall Garage Sale will be open EVERY Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, at 91 Princess St. in Lanark Village. Open 10am-2:30pm. Come check out the great deals! We have a wide variety of items! Jewelry, toys, all sizes of clothing, books and so much more!
Community Dinner: Saturday, June 14th, 4:30-5:30pm, or until they run out of food. St. James Anglican Church, 54 Beckwith St. East, Perth.
Menu: BBQ hamburgers, hotdogs and chicken on a bun, pasta salad, bean salad and all the toppings (cheese, tomato, onion, pickles) and for dessert, strawberry shortcake.
Goodwill offering appreciated. (No dinners July & August)
Goodwill offering appreciated. (No dinners July & August)
BIRTHRIGHT:
Birthright would like to thank all parishioners who took home a baby bottle on Mother’s Day weekend. Please return all baby bottles this weekend. Knights of Columbus members will be available at St. Johnsto receive your bottles. If you forgot to bring your bottle this weekend, please bring in next weekend and hand it to an usher. Thank you for your support for moms and babies.
Movie Club Update!
The Saint John's Movie Club will be holding its next meeting on Friday, July 4th, at 7:00pm, at 15 Church St. We will watch a short film and then there will be a group discussion
following. For more information, contact Anthony at adellazazzera@gmail.com.
7th Annual Rideau Canal Men’s Retreat by canoe and kayak
Tuesday, August 5- Thursday, August 7
Theme: Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope
Planning is underway for the 7th Annual Rideau Canal Men's Retreat 2025 for Catholic men (18 years and older, and fathers with teenage sons) will be from August 5-7, 2025.
As in previous years, the goal is to gather Catholic men in an outdoor adventure/retreat where we can share our faith and enjoy a little male camaraderie. We hope that all who are interested in participating in this enjoyable event can work their schedules and join us for this time of prayer, daily Mass, opportunities for Confession, and lots of fun, fraternity, exercise, and adventure. If you know other men who may be interested and are not on our distribution list, please feel free to forward an invitation to them. We anticipate being fully registered, so this is your chance to let us know if you are interested. Thank you for your consideration.
Invitation attached. For more details including the registration and waiver form, please visit the event page here.
Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage: 151st Annual Pilgrimage to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Our Lady of the Cape. August 9 – 10, 2025. For more information about departures from your Archdiocese, please see posters and contact Mike Budge at 613-224-8110 or by email at mikebudge2021@gmail.com.
Announcements
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.
Contact the Parish Office (613-267-1043) (stjohn.perth@archkingston.ca).
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) 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.
COMMITTEES, MINISTRIES & GROUP
UPCOMING MEETINGS
CWL Monthly Meeting - 2nd Monday of each Month @ 7pm *Meetings on hold until fall*
Monday Bible Study Group @ 10am – Contact Jenny Salte for details. Parish Council Monthly Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 6:30pm, *Meetings on hold until fall*
Life Matters Monthly Meeting - 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 10:30am
Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting - 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 7pm
Pastoral Care Committee Meeting - TBD
Wednesday Bible Study Group – Contact Jenny Salte for details. Wednesdays @ 7pm
St. John's Holy Face Group Monthly Meeting: Last Thursday of the month, after noon Mass
Thursday Bible Study Group @ 1 pm – Contact Evelyn Goodfellow for details.
Sunday Mass 11am Choir - Thursdays @ 7pm & Sundays @ 10:15am
St. John’s Movie Club - Friday, July 4th
Life Matters Men’s Group Monthly Meeting – Contact Dave Lapointe - 3rd Saturday
Saturday Mass 5:00pm Choir - Saturdays @ 4:45pm
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 or to be a spare collection counter. The commitment is approximately once/month after the Sunday 11am Mass for 30-35 minutes. 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 regularly.
Family Ministries and Outreach Office JUNE Newsletter CLICK HERE
ARCHDIOCESE OF KINGSTON (ADK)
For More Information on Upcoming Events in the ADK CLICK HERE
Jubilee of Hope – Information on Parish events: CLICK HERE
Spiritual Reflections with Archbishop Mulhall
Wednesdays; 7:00 pm
We will be reflecting on the Beatitudes of St. Matthew’s Gospel Chapter 5 as well as a series of Psalms of the Old Testament which we pray each day at Mass. As usual, we will also give time to the liturgical celebrations of Lent/Easter as we pass through the year.
It is good to remember that there is no starting point or end point as in a series of lectures or an academic course. Though we refer to previous reflections, we repeat our thoughts frequently so that anyone can join at any stage or miss weeks without losing any necessary points or developments. I like to think of our reflections as one long continuous series of reflections on a mystery from countless starting points. All these reflections I pray will be beneficial for us at whatever time of life or stage of our spiritual pilgrimage. The Lord, in whose presence we will pray together will always provide the grace, consolation, and strength that we need to make steady progress in our life of faith.
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