WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S FLOCKNOTE
Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21–23 | Colossians 3:1–5, 9–11 | Luke 12:13–21
A man once prayed: “Lord, give me a fat bank account and a slim body. Please don’t mix them up like You did last year!” Ah, the things we chase in life.
Today’s readings, especially the Gospel from Luke, confront us with the big question: What are we living for? A man interrupts Jesus with a demand: “Tell my brother to share the inheritance!” And Jesus, with the patience only the Son of God can have, responds not by settling the case, but by telling a parable of the rich fool, a man who had so much he built bigger barns, only to die that very night. Moral of the story? You can’t take your barns with you!
Ecclesiastes echoes the same sentiment: “Vanity of vanities!” We spend so much time accumulating wealth, fame, possessions, only to discover they cannot satisfy the hunger in our souls. St. Paul then reminds us: “Seek what is above, where Christ is.”
This isn’t to say material things are evil, after all, Jesus enjoyed meals, wore clothes, and had friends who supported His ministry. The problem is when these things own us. As someone joked, “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy ice cream… and that’s pretty close!” Sure, but ice cream melts, and so does wealth, if it’s not used with wisdom.
The Christian life is about re-orienting our hearts. True richness is being "rich toward God", investing in love, generosity, prayer, and service. These are treasures
moths and rust can’t destroy.
So, what are we storing in our barns? Anxiety? Resentment? Greed? Or Peace, Love, Mercy, and Forgiveness?
The truth is, we often spend so much time making a living, that we forget to make a life. Jesus doesn’t condemn riches. He simply reminds us that being “rich toward God” is what truly lasts. That means loving well, giving generously, forgiving quickly, and living like heaven is our home.
So today, ask yourself: Am I building bigger barns, or a bigger heart? Let’s live not for possessions, but for purpose. Let’s store up treasure in heaven, because that’s the only storage that never needs upgrades.
Brothers and sisters let’s not live like the rich fool who planned for everything except eternity. Let’s live with open hearts, generous hands, and heavenly focus. Because in the end, the size of your barn doesn't matter, only the size of your heart before God.
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.
THIS WEEK: (See Upcoming Events for more details)
REMINDER: Please do not wear any Fragrance to church, we have parishioners who are highly allergic.
THIS WEEKEND! St. Bridget’s Coffee Sunday: Please join us this weekend after the Sunday 11am Mass. We look forward to seeing you there!
THIS WEEKEND! St. John’s Social Sunday: Please join us this weekend after each Sunday Mass for the monthly St. John’s Church Social! Snacks and drinks provided for everyone’s enjoyment!
Missing Baby Bottles: Please return your Birthright baby bottles ASAP. We
are still missing 11 bottles. Thank you!
are still missing 11 bottles. Thank you!
Foy Hall Garage Sale: this weekend August 1 & 2nd, Friday and Saturday,
91 Princess St. in Lanark Village, 10am to 2:30pm.
St. John's Movie Club: is holding its next meeting on Friday, August 1st, at 7pm, at 15 Church St.
CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICES: St. Columbkill Cemetery: Saturday, August 2nd @ 11am.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS : The bulletins for the weekends of August 10th-17th will be combined, please have submissions in by Thursday, August 7th @ 9am.
The Parish office will be closed from August 11th - 22nd.
44th Annual Parish Golf Day & BBQ Dinner. 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
The office will be closed from August 11th-22nd. If you have an urgent need during that time, please connect with our priests directly. Their contact information can be found on our website, bulletin & Flocknote.
Mondays (closed),
Tues., Wed., Fri., (9:30am - Noon & 1:00 - 3:30pm)
Thurs. 1:00- 3:30pm
(613-267-1043) ( stjohn.perth@archkingston.ca )
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
The bulletins for the weekends of August 10th-17th will be combined into a single bulletin. Kindly have your submissions for this 2-week bulletin in by Thursday, August 7th @ 9am. Thank you!
MASS SCHEDULE -
CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICES
St. Columbkill Cemetery: Saturday, August 2nd @ 11am
St. Bridget’s Cemetery: Saturday, August 30th@ 11am
St. John’s Cemetery: Saturday, September 6th @ 11am
(First) Friday August 1 - St. Alphonsus Ligouri
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
SJ 9:00am - Ken Kerr ~ Cathy Merkley
SJ 9:30am - Holy Adoration & Benediction
(First) Saturday August 2
SJ 9:00 am - Maurice Facette ~ Brian Brosso
SJ 5:00pm - Mariette de Mercado ~ Dineen & Sheridan Families
SVDP 5:00pm - Bill Cavanagh ~ Brenda Cavanagh
Sunday August 3 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SJ 9:00am - Int. of Christiana Enyinnia ~ Brian BrossoSHP 9:00am - Bernadette Weatherdon ~ Gail & Fred Shepherd
SB 11:00am - In thanksgiving for blessings received ~ Monica Robidoux & Family
SJ 11:00am - Mass for the People of the Parish
Monday August 4 - St. Jean-Marie Vianney
SJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
Tuesday August 5
SB 9:00am - Frank Amyot ~ St. Bridget’s CWL
SJ 4:30pm - Ken Kerr ~ Peter Noonan
Wednesday August 6 - The Transfiguration of the LordSJ 4:30pm - Ken Kerr ~ Peter Noonan
SJ 9:00am - Joan Sheldon ~ Maureen Cotten
Thursday August 7SHP 9:00am - Melanie Leroux ~ Brant & Carey Echlin
SJ 12:00pm - Kathie Reid ~ Cavalier Family
Friday August 8 - St. DominicSJ 8:30am - Prayer for the Sick & Suffering
SJ 9:00am - Int. of Fr. Charles Enyinnia ~ St. John’s Parish Pastoral Council
SJ 9:30am - Holy Adoration & Benediction
Saturday August 9
SJ 5:00pm - Mass for the People of the Parish
SVDP 5:00pm - Jean Theriault ~ Lise Theriault
Sunday August 10 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SJ 9:00am - For the living & deceased members of the Consitt Family and for World peace ~ Consitt FamilySHP 9:00am - Jennifer Lee MacDonald ~ Sylvie Bozozuk
SB 11:00am - Anniversary intentions of Francis & Pat Mackler ~ Their Family
SJ 11:00am - Maureen Kennedy ~ Jack & Marjorie Facette
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 Maureen Czop, Jeannette Olivier, Marjorie Facette, Heather Luft, Frank Hagan, Scotty Rose, Des McKenna, Hugh McKenna, Tony Irvin, Heather Molyneaux, Tony Irvin & Claudette Timmerman.
Please remember those who have recently died in your prayers, especially Helen Cameron and Frank Amyot.
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:
Baptismal Congratulations!
We welcome Everett Jack Solski into the Catholic Church through Baptism. We congratulate his parents and commend them for their commitment to raising their child in the Catholic faith. May God abundantly bless their family!
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
Thank You!
The St. Bridget's Cemetery Committee wishes to thank ALL those that assisted in making the Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner a huge success. From monetary
donations, sauces, desserts, dishwashing and cleaning up, we couldn't have done it without you! Many thanks, and God Bless!
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. John's Movie Club
The St. John's Movie Club is holding its next meeting on Friday, August 1st, at 7pm, at 15 Church St. For more information, contact: qferrant@protonmail.com, or adellazazzera@gmail.com.
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:
16th Annual Women’s Fall Retreat 2025:
Saturday, October 4th, 9am-3:30pm, St. Michael Catholic High School, 2755 County Rd. 43, Kemptville, ON. We are blessed to have Angèle Regnier, co-founder of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO), as our guest speaker. Cost ($50) includes snacks & a delicious lunch. Come and experience the peace and joy of a day spent in God’s presence, surrounded by a supportive community of women.
Please register by Sept. 27th at www.womensfallretreat.com. The Women’s Fall Retreat Team, Archdiocese of Kingston
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, August 1st @ 7 pm
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 AUGUST 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