In our Parish

This week’s Mass Intentions (Daily Readings)

Friday November 15
2 John 4-9; Luke 17.26-37
9 AM – Edgar Wagner

Saturday November 16
3 John 5-8; Luke 18.1-8
5 PM – John & Annie Lamond

Sunday November 17 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Daniel 12.1-3; Hebrews 10.11-14, 18; Mark 13.24-32
9 AM – Silvio Bozzo
11 AM – Pro Populo (for the parishioners)

Monday November 18
Revelation 1:1-4, 2:1-5a; Luke 18:35-43 – No Mass

Tuesday November 19
Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22, Luke 19:1-10
7 PM – Lomer & Rita Roy

Wednesday November 20
Revelation 4:1-11; Luke 19:11-28
9 AM – In Thanksgiving of Nohemi R. DeCampos

Thursday November 21 – Presentation of the Virgin Mary
Revelation 5:1-10; Luke 19:41-44
9 AM – Josef Svoboda

Friday November 22 – St. Cecilia
Revelation 10:8-11; Luke 19:45-48
9 AM – Therese Levasseur / Adam Lucas

Saturday November 23
Revelation 11:4-12; Luke 20:27-40
5 PM – Margaret Marchese / Joseph Bajus

Sunday November 24 – Christ the King
Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37
9 AM – Pro Populo (for the parishioners)
11 AM – Albert & Joseph Yonan

Group Meetings

Thursday November 14
Choir Practice – 7 PM – Church

Friday November 15
School Mass – 9 AM – Church
AA Meeting – 9 PM – Hall

Monday November 18
Emotions Anonymous Meeting – 7 PM – WR

Tuesday November 19
Catechism – 6 PM – Hall

Wednesday November 20
Mass @ Wellington Park – 11 AM

Thursday November 21
Mass @ AgeCare Brant– 2 PM
Knights of Columbus – 7 PM – Hall

Friday November 22
AA Meeting – 9 PM – Hall

Other Announcements

Sunday Offerings
Sunday, November 10, 2024: $4,984.  Thank you for your generosity!!!

Our Building Maintenance Fund:
Has reached $15,265.45 and is growing – Thanks for your support!

New Sunday Missals
are available for sale at the church doors at a cost of $3 each for anyone wishing to purchase one.

2025 Mission Calendars
Catholic Missions calendars are available for sale for $3 each at the church entrance near Brant Street for as long as the supply lasts. Please leave your payment in the brown and white literature envelopes or in the box.

Can you spare your gently used items?
The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. John’s is asking parishioners to donate any gently used household items or toys for its annual Christmas gathering, to be held December 7. Any donations should be dropped off in the Parish Hall on a table labeled St. Vincent de Paul Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or after all weekend Masses. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Save the Dates!
November 16th/17: St. Vincent de Paul – World Day of the Poor Food Drive
November 23: St. John’s Mistletoe Market
November 30: Angel Tree Launch
December 1: Parish Breakfast – Knights of Columbus

ST. JOHN’S MISTLETOE MARKET
Come and join us for the MISTLETOE MARKET Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Shop at our Vendor Markets featuring various artisans from the community. Pick up some tasty homemade treats at our Bake Sale. Buy raffle tickets for your chance to win various baskets and stay to enjoy a homemade breakfast. Any vendors interested in a table can contact Peggy Black at:
stjohnsevents12@gmail.com.

Raffle Donations!
We would greatly appreciate donations of any new items for our basket raffle, please contact dinaknight779@gmail.com or drop off items for baskets in the sacristy after Mass. Themed baskets can be pre-made or single items can also be donated.

Calling all BAKERS!
We are once again asking the bakers of St. John’s to share their talents. Cookies, squares, candies, bread, loaves and pies are all welcome! Donations can be dropped off on November 22 from 9am-7:30pm in the Church hall. Goodies can be already labeled and plated or we can package them for you. Thank you for your continued support & generosity!
Mark the date on your calendar! Please come out to support this event.

2024 MISTLETOE MARKET SPONSORS
Smith’s Funeral Home Brant St.
Aladdin’s Adventures
Sandman
Hyatt Regency Toronto
St. John’s Parishioners
Thank you for your generous donations!

THE ANGEL TREE
The Angel Tree is St. John’s December project. The tree will be set up at the Brant Street Narthex from November 30 to December 22. Parishioners are asked to choose a donation suggestion from the tree. Please leave the item(s), unwrapped, in the containers by the tree. They will be given to families in our parish school community requiring support. Thank you for your generosity.

Preparing for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus (Christmas)
Advent Retreat at Church
Tuesday, December 10: 6 – 8 p.m.
Special Confession Schedule
Tuesday, December 17: 6 – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18: 12 Noon – 1 p.m.
Thursday, December 19: 12 Noon – 1 p.m.
Friday, December 20: 6 – 7 p.m.
Christmas Masses
Tuesday, December 24: 5 p.m. (Family Mass)
Wednesday, December 25: 9 a.m & 11 a.m.
Last Mass of the Year – New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31: 7 p.m.
New Year’s Day Mass
Wednesday, January 1: 9 a.m.

Adult Preparation for Sacraments at the 2025 Easter Vigil
Our Parish Adult Catechetical Program resumes in our Hall. We would like to welcome adults, married couples and youths 9 years old and up who want to become Catholic and be fully initiated in the Catholic faith through Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. A fun learning course!  Please call the office for more information.

Knights of Columbus
Did you know that St. John’s has a Knights of Columbus Council? We were formed in mid June of this year. Our official name is St. John the Baptist Council #18496. We are volunteers ready to work in our Church. If you are a male 18 years or older you can join our team. The first step is to look at www.kofc.org and get a picture of what we do. The next step is to call John D’Addario 905-973-0474 and join the team!

Old Prescription Glasses Collection Program
Do you have old prescription glasses that you would like to donate? Bring them to Church when you come to Mass and drop them off in a box marked “Old Prescription Glasses” located at the main entrance doors on Brant St. Thank you!

PHOTO GALLERY
Please do not forget that our website features a photo gallery. If you are interested in viewing photos from past events, please find the gallery at: https://stjohnthebaptist.ca/photo-gallery

Pre-Authorized Giving at St. John’s Parish
Have you considered supporting the parish through pre-authorized giving? This allows you to give to the parish through scheduled monthly transfers from your bank account, and helps ensure regular, dependable contributions to the parish. Most of all, though, pre-authorized giving affords us the opportunity to re-orient how we think about giving. Rather than giving from what’s left over, this method of giving encourages us to discern a level of Parish support with greater intention. In this way, we respond more fully to the call to “honour the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your produce.” (Proverbs 3, 9-10). For more information or to enroll, please contact the parish office.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONTRIBUTIONS
For contributions to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, please make all cheques payable to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and not to St. John’s Parish. Thank You!

The Sacrament of Baptism: Where Life in Christ Begins!
Our parish is on the lookout for dynamic volunteers to help us grow our Baptism Prep Ministry. Is the Holy Spirit inspiring you to get involved and help families prepare for the Sacrament that starts it all? Please contact Deacon Cam and Annette to find out how to join our ministry by emailing cjohnson@hamiltondiocese.com

SACRED HEART OF JESUS, HAVE MERCY ON US
Come and join us every Thursday at 9 a.m. for the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Holy Mass.

Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
We would love to have you join our weekly Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help immediately before the Tuesday evening Mass. We start at 7 p.m. and all are most welcome.

Visitor’s Envelopes
Kindly use a pink Visitor’s Envelope if donating a loose cheque and complete the front of the envelope in full or at least write your name. This helps immensely. If you would like a set of parish envelopes of your own, please visit or phone the office for assistance. Thank you!

Do you own a business that could serve our parish?
From time to time our parish may be in need of contracted work. We may need to go to outside companies without knowing if a parishioner is able to provide a product or service that we could use. If you own a business that could serve our parish and would like to be considered for future work, please contact Margaret Hribljan by emailing her at margaret.h@cogeco.ca.

LOST AND FOUND NOTICE
If you have lost something, please check the Lost & Found baskets located at the Brant St. entrance to the Church. All items that unclaimed after a month will be donated or discarded.

Parish Hall Rental
If you wish to rent the parish hall, please contact the parish office in advance of your event to make the necessary arrangements.

Volunteering at St. John the Baptist Parish
As a new year begins, we are looking for volunteers for various church events. Volunteers are required to read the description of volunteer roles (provided) and to fill out the Volunteer Information Form which has your contact information recorded for LOW risk volunteers. The HIGH risk volunteers are required to do the volunteer form along with a police check which includes: anyone working with children, handling money or working with vulnerable people. We will be offering dates in the next few weeks to anyone who needs assistance completing forms and with police checks. Please email the following coordinators for forms or any further questions: loismorrisonhuq@gmail.com or dinaknight779@gmail.com

Burlington Food Bank Collection
Please leave your donations of packaged and canned food items in the cupboard near the Brant Street doors if you are able to help with the food collection. Thank you so much for helping our neighbours in need. The Food Bank is extremely grateful.

 

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In the Diocese

WORLD YOUTH DAY
On Sunday, November 24, 2024 we celebrate World Youth Day! The theme young people are called to reflect on is: “those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary”. In his message addressed to young people the Holy Father, invites young people to set out on the pilgrimage of life before them, in joy and in hope! To see how others are celebrating world youth day around the Diocese and resources to celebrate yourself please visit: www.wyd.hamiltondiocese.com

MOUNT MARY OPEN HOUSE:
All are welcome to the annual Come Home for Christmas Festival at Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre on Sunday December 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. There will be activities for children including cookie decorating, face painting, and ornament making. We will also have refreshments and local vendors selling small items. There is no entry fee; however, we are accepting donations of unused socks, gloves, hats, scarves and soap for the DeMazenod.

PREPARING FOR THE JUBILEE:
Msgr. Kroetsch and Christina Mines will be hosting preparation sessions for Adult Faith Formation Leaders in anticipation of the Jubilee of Hope beginning on December 24, 2024. This is an important moment in the life of the Church! Four brief sessions will be offered around the Diocese of Hamilton throughout the month of November to equip pastoral leaders for adult programming initiatives throughout the Jubilee year. All are welcome to participate. For registration and more information contact:
https://hamiltondiocese.com/events/2024/10/preparing-for-the-jubilee-a-planning-day-for-pastoral-leaders/.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION:
Are you getting married this fall or in the early part of 2025? Marriage preparation is an important way that the Church reaches out to support your relationship. Once you have spoken to the parish and booked your wedding, be sure to register for one of our upcoming courses, which run from January to December of each year. Fall 2024 dates our posted on the website now. Find our more at Preparation for Marriage – Diocese of Hamilton (hamiltondiocese.com).

DID YOU KNOW …
Children in our parishes benefit from the Catechetical Correspondence Program each year for ongoing religious education and preparation for the Sacraments. We need volunteers to support the program! If you are willing to accompany these children in their learning journey, please reach out to the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis at catechesis@hamiltondiocese.com. To learn more about the Catechetical Correspondence Program, please visit: https://bit.ly/DOHCCC.

RESTART: Refresh, Renew, Revive Group
Our 10 week program offers education and support to anyone seeking to heal and move forward after divorce or separation. The sessions will begin again this fall and are held at the Chancery Office at 700 King St. West in person, or you are welcome to join our zoom classroom. Cost is $35 for materials, but no one is turned away. Fall registration will be on line soon, so look to register at hamiltondiocese.com under Upcoming Events, or contact Sarah at 905-528-7988 ext. 2249, or e-mail familyministry@hamiltondiocese.com.

Project Rachel
If you are struggling after an abortion – either your own or someone else’s, Project Rachel is available to help find hope and healing. Please contact us at 905-526-1999.