WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S FLOCKNOTE
This 15th Sunday readings converge on a powerful truth: God’s Word is not distant; it is lived through mercy.
In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses declares that the command to love is not “beyond the sea” or “up in heaven,” but already planted in our hearts. We don't need to go on a spiritual quest to know what God wants. God’s command is simple: love deeply, love tangibly, and love sacrificially.
A man is beaten and left for dead. Two religious men, a priest and a Levite, see him and walk away. But a Samaritan, an outsider in every sense, is moved with compassion. He doesn't just feel pity, he acts. He bandages, carries, and pays. He saves.
This story told by Jesus reminds us that, love of neighbour is not about groups or proximity but about compassion in action. Being religious is not enough if we fail to respond to the suffering around us. The Samaritan had every excuse not to stop, but his heart was moved. His love crossed barriers.
This Gospel confronts us. It's not about what we know, it’s about what we do with what we know. The command to love is not hard to find. It is in our hearts. It’s in the stranger who needs kindness. It's in the voice of the suffering calling from the roadside.
And in Colossians, St. Paul reveals the One who makes such love possible: Jesus Christ, the image of the invisible God. Through Him, with Him and in Him, all things hold together including you, me, and the stranger in need.
So, what does eternal life look like? It looks like crossing the road to bind the wounds of a stranger. It looks like mercy made visible. May we ask ourselves: Who is lying by the roadside of my life? And am I willing to stop?
To love like the Samaritan is to live like Christ. And to live like Christ is to make heaven visible on earth.
Let us not simply admire the Good Samaritan, let us be one. For Jesus ends with this charge: “Go and do likewise.”
So today, the question isn’t “Who is my neighbor?” The real question is: Will I be one?
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.
Father Anthony is on vacation for the month of July. Enjoy your much deserved rest.
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 July 11 & 12, Friday and Saturday,
91 Princess St. in Lanark Village, 10am to 2:30pm.
St. Patrick’s Cemetery: Saturday, July 12th @ 11am
St. Bridget’s Cemetery Fundraising Dinner Sunday, July 13th, 2025: From 4 to 6 pm at the BVM Hall. Please see the poster below for more information.
Our Life Matters Core Group will offer the 9am Mass on Wednesday July 16th
for the Protection of All Human Life. Afterwards a Rosary in Reverence for Life.
Golf Tournament SUNDAY AUGUST 17th at MAPLEVIEW. Please see below for more information.
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..
SUBMISSIONS FOR WEEKLY BULLETIN & 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 )
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 Parish
SHP - Sacred Heart Parish
SB - St. Bridget's Parish
SVDP - St. Vincent de Paul
CCt. - Carolina Court Retirement Residence
L.Lif - Lanark Lifestyles Retirement Residence
PCCC - Perth Community Care Centre
LL - Lanark Lodge
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 July 12
SJ 5:00pm - Harold Widenmaier ~ John & Ellen Brady
SVDP 5:00pm - ~ No Intention Booked ~
Sunday July 13 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SJ 9:00am - Poulin Family ~ Jacques PoulinSHP 9:00am - Melanie Leroux ~ Dan & Judy Brady
SB 11:00am - Desmond Quigley ~ Denise Tobin
SJ 11:00am - Mass for the People of the Parish
Monday July 14
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
Tuesday July 15
SB 9:00am - ~ No Intention Booked ~
SJ 4:30pm - Joe McKinnon ~ Don & Cathy Pennett
Wednesday July 16SJ 4:30pm - Joe McKinnon ~ Don & Cathy Pennett
SJ 9:00am - For the protection of all human life ~ LifeMatters Core Group
Thursday July 17SHP 9:00am - Glen P. O’Neil ~ Don & Dianne Adam
SJ 12:00pm - Kenneth Kerr ~ Eric & Beverley Falkenberg
PCCC 2:00pm - Perth Community Care Mass
Friday July 18SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
SJ 9:00am - Fr. Dan Ryan ~ Brian Brosso
SJ 9:30am - Holy Adoration & Benediction
Saturday July 19
SJ 5:00pm - Marian Dowdall ~ Jason, Julie, & Justin Dowdall
SVDP 5:00pm - Roberta Yeldon ~ Bill & Caroline Casey
Sunday July 20 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SJ 9:00am - Harold & Shirley Widenmaier ~ Kimberly & Kyle WidenmaierSHP 9:00am - Jacques Vermette ~ His Wife, Claudette
SB 11:00am - Alex Hodgins ~ Lainy Ryan Hodgins & 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, Joann Hall, Al Maloney, Heather Luft, Frank Hagan, Scotty Rose, Des McKenna, Hugh McKenna, Tony Irvin, & Heather Molyneaux.
Please remember those who have recently died in your prayers.
Jesus, I trust in You.
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.)
44th Annual Parish Golf Day & BBQ Dinner
Children’s Liturgy – Summer months
Please note that Children’s Liturgy will be paused during the 9am Sunday Mass for the months of July and August. The 11am Mass will continue to offer the program as usual. Families are encouraged to make use of the children’s corner (in the Narthex)!
We wish all families a safe and blessed summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the fall!
Volunteers Needed!
We are currently seeking additional Sunday School teachers to support this valuable ministry. If you can help - even occasionally - please contact the Parish office. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in the faith formation of our children!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
THIS WEEKEND! Foy Hall Garage Sale: Foy Hall Garage Sale will be open EVERY Friday and Saturday, 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!
St. Bridget’s Cemetery Fundraising Dinner Sunday
July 13th, 2025, 4 to 6 pm at the BVM Hall. Please see the poster below for more information.
85th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac: Sunday, July 27th The Triduum of preparation will be led by Bishop Michael Brehl, Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke. The principal Pilgrimage Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Shrine. The Sacrament of Confession is available throughout the day. A Mass of healing with the Anointing of St. Ann's oil will be celebrated at 2:00pm. (Please bring your own seating.) On site: St. Ann's religious articles and other religious articles, St. Ann's Mass League memberships, food and refreshments vendors. For more information, see this week’s bulletin and Flocknote. Welcome everyone!
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.
125th Anniversary Celebration, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 690 Hwy 15, Lombardy.
Sunday, August 10, 2025. Anniversary Mass, 1 pm, with Archbishop Michael Mulhall presiding; Outdoor Reception with lunch and fellowship, 2-3 pm. Everyone is cordially invited to join us as we give thanks for God’s blessings over these many years and look forward to the future with anticipation and confidence in the Lord Jesus. Whether you are a long time member, former parishioner, summertime attendee, or friend of the Parish, we would be delighted to have you join us for this special occasion. For details, contact:
stfrancisdesales@archkingston.ca or (613-283-0220.)
68th Our Lady of Knock Pilgrimage at Mayo, Quebec:
St. Francis de Sales-Blessed Sacrament Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage:
St. Joseph’s Oratory (Montreal), Ste. Anne-de-Beaupre (Quebec), Cap-de-la Madaleine (Quebec), and Notre Dame Basilica (Quebec City). September 16-18, 2025.
For more information:
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 - TBD
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.
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