In our Parish
This week’s Mass Intentions (Daily Readings)
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS AT ST. JOHN’S
- Winter Warmth
Sat Nov 22nd – March 22nd
- Saturday February 7th “That’s Amore” Pasta Dinner
6:00pm Parish Hall
- Tuesday February 17th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
(Knight of Columbus initiative)
5:30pm Parish Hall
Schedule of Events
Thursday January 15
St. Vincent de Paul – 8 PM – (Bread packing – Hall)
Friday January 16
AA Meeting – 9 PM – Hall
Saturday January 17t
Youth Group – Young Adult (19–30) 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm – Hall
Monday January 19
Emotions Anonymous Meeting – 7 PM – WR
Tuesday January 20
Knitters Group – 7 PM – Hall
Wednesday January 21
Pastoral Council Meeting – 6:00 PM – WR
Thursday January 22
St. Vincent de Paul – 8 PM – (Bread packing – Hall)
Friday January 23
AA Meeting – 9 PM – Hall
Saturday January 31
Youth Group – Young Adult (14–18) 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM – Hall
Other Announcements
Welcome to all who are visiting our Parish.
We pray that you are nourished by our Liturgy. If you are new to our community, please fill out a registration form and return it to the office or place in it the collection basket. Registration forms are located at all doors of the Church and online. You are welcome to contact the office to obtain a personal set of Church envelopes if you would like one, or you can opt to register for Pre-Authorized Debit – forms are available at all Church entrances and online.
Sunday Offerings
January 11th — $5,283.00
Thank you for your generosity!!!
Assisted Listening
St. John’s is happy to announce that our Church now has full accessibility for assisted listening. We have two systems in place in order to meet all the needs of our parish. Please refer to the sheets found in the pews that explain how to obtain access. If you have any questions at all, please contact Tim O’Brien at (905) 632-2954.
Knights of Columbus
Did you know that St. John’s has a Knights of Columbus Council? We were formed in mid June of this 2024. 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!
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 are 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.
In the Community
Whether you are afraid of public speaking or would you like to take on a leadership role within your parish, the Christopher Leadership Course in Effective Speaking can help. The next course begins Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at McMaster University in Hamilton. To register or for more information, please visit clchamilton.com or call Frank at 905-730-4943.
In the Diocese
WHEN LIFE CHANGES – Has someone you cared about died? Are you grieving the loss of the person’s presence in your life? Are you looking for relief from the feelings associated with the loss of this loved one? You are not alone! The Hamilton Diocese offers two six-week grief programs for your support. Part one will be offered later in the fall, and registration will be up soon. For those who have taken part in one, the second part of the program will be offered from September 10 to October 15, 2025, from 7:00-8:30 pm. The program runs from 7:00- 8:30 pm at the Chancery Office at 700 King St.West.in Hamilton. To register, go to hamiltondiocese.com and look under upcoming events on the home page.
STRUGGLING IN YOUR MARRIAGE? FIND HOPE WITH RETROUVAILLE
Retrouvaille is a marriage program that helps couples who are struggling to restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. Retrouvaille helps to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and aids couples to reconnect. For more information, visit www.retrouvaille.org or email 1013r@helpourmarriage.org.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION:
Are you getting married this fall or in the early part of 2026? 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.
Find our more at Preparation for Marriage – Diocese of Hamilton (hamiltondiocese.com).
RESTART: Refresh, Renew, Revive Group
Struggling after divorce or separation? Join us for learning, support, and fun on Friday evenings. Held the 2nd & 3rd Fridays of each month. These get-togethers offer continual support and insights for people as they journey through the divorce/separation process and beyond. Join in-person (700 King St. West, Hamilton), or by ZOOM. Register for the sessions here: https://sites.google.com/view/hamilton/restart/homeor contact Sarah at 905-528-7988 ext. 2249 or familyministry@hamiltondiocese.com, if you plan to attend in person, and for the zoom link if joining online. We look forward to seeing you!
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.
