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! 
ATTENTION CWL MEMBERS! 
CWL Membership dues are $40.00 and can be placed  in the collection basket. Please ensure your name  and CWL is on your envelope. Thank you!
Notice Regarding the Church of the Good Thief (St.  Dismas), Portsmouth Village, Kingston ⛪️ 
The Archdiocese of Kingston, through its Diocesan Building &  Property Committee, has been mandated to divest of the  Church of the Good Thief property. In doing so, preference  will be given to a local buyer who will respect the heritage of  the property and repurpose it in harmony with the Portsmouth community and, more broadly, with Kingston’s historical character. If you or someone you know may be  interested in assuming ownership of this historic church, please contact Kenneth Hall, Chancellor of Temporal Affairs,  Archdiocese of Kingston.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
THIS WEEKEND! Foy Hall Garage Sale:  will be open EVERY Friday and Saturday, throughout the fall, at 91 Princess St. in  Lanark Village. Open 10am-2:30pm. Come check out the great deals!  Weather permitting, we hope the sale  will continue through November.  
THIS WEEKEND! Sacred Heart Parish Social  Gathering: Gathering at our Church Rectory will  take place on Sunday, Oct. 26th, following the 9am  Mass, with a great variety of goodies & drinks. Come  on out and enjoy hot or cold drinks while mingling  with others. Hope to see you there.
THIS WEEKEND! St. John’s Social Sunday: This  Sunday, October 26th, our Parish Council invites  everyone to join us for Social Sunday! Stay after Mass  to enjoy a snack, a warm beverage, and good  fellowship with fellow parishioners. As a concrete  expression of our faith and care for those in need, CWL members will be collecting non-perishable food  donations for The Table Community Food Centre. For a list of most-needed items, please visit www.thetablecfc.org. A donation basket will  
remain in the church for ongoing contributions, as The Table is very much in need of our continued  support. The CWL will regularly monitor and deliver  the collected items, and they’ll also be on hand to  receive donations each month during our Social  Sundays. Thank you for your generosity and for  helping us live out our call to serve others in our  community! 
INVITATION TO EXPLORE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Learn About the Catholic Faith
Individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Catholic Church, including its teachings and practices, are warmly invited to participate in a dedicated series of sessions.
Session Details:  Tuesday evenings, at 7 pm at 15 Church St
What to Expect:  OCIA  (Order of Christian Initiation – formerly RCIA) sessions  offer an engaging experience that includes viewing videos, participating in thoughtful conversations, and reflecting on various aspects of the Catholic faith.
Open Invitation:  Everyone is welcome to attend and explore this journey of faith.
								
							 
							
							
								
									Save the Date! LifeMatters Presents – “Dying to  Meet You”: On November 16th, world renowned  speaker Amanda Achtman will be at St. Johns  Elementary School in Perth to give the presentation  ‘Dying to Meet you, Preventing Euthanasia and  Encouraging Hope’. "This workshop is a light into my  darkness.” — Workshop Participant. 
✞ Stay tuned for more details to come!
John’s Movie Club 
The Saint John's Movie Club will be holding its next  meeting on Friday, November 21st at 7:00 PM, at 15  Church St. We will watch a short film and there will  
be a group discussion following. For more  information, contact Anthony: adellazazzera@gmail.com.