In our Parish

This week’s Mass Intentions (Daily Readings)

Thursday May 15
Acts 13.13-25; John 13.16-20
9 AM – Roberta Scime

Friday May 16
Acts 13.26-33; John 14.1-6
9 AM – The Leece Family / Susan Mc Cormick / Manuel Campos (In Thanksgiving)

Saturday May 17
Acts 13.44-52; John 14.7-14
5 PM – Andrew Svoboda / Michael MacKinnon / Intentions of The Garcia & Haylock Families

Sunday May 18 – 5th Sunday of Easter
Acts 14.21b-27; Revelation 21.1-5a; John 13.1, 31-33a, 34-35++
9 AM – Martha Campos (In Thanksgiving) / Hilde Katenecher
11 AM Pro Populo (for the parishioners)

Monday May 19
Acts 14:5-18; John 14:21-26 – No Mass

Tuesday May 20
Acts 114:19-28; John 14:27-31a
9 AM – Alicia Reyes

Wednesday May 21
Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8
9 AM – Daniel Freeman

Thursday May 22
Acts 15:7-21; John 15:9-11
9 AM – Mauricio Puerto

Friday May 23
Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17
9 AM – All Souls in Purgatory /Ralph & Pheodora Petersen

Saturday May 24
Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21
5 PM – Intentions of Caroline Landry / Ginnie Farinas

Sunday May 25 – 6th Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29
9 AM – Patricia Christine Manzi
11 AM – Pro Populo (for the parishioners)

Group Meetings

Thursday May 15
Mass at AgeCare Brant – 2 PM
St. Vincent de Paul – 8.15 PM – Hall

Friday May 17
AA Meeting – 9 PM – Hall

Monday May 19
Emotions Anonymous Meeting – 7 PM – WR

Wednesday May 21
Mass at Wellington Park – 11 AM
Pastoral Meeting – 6:30 PM – WR

Thursday May 22
Vatican II – 6 PM
St. Vincent de Paul – 8.15 PM – Hall

Friday May 23
AA Meeting – 9 PM – Hall

Saturday May 24
St. John’s Talent Show – 6 – 8 PM – Hall

Other Announcements

The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 19. Have a safe and happy Victoria Day Weekend.

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
Sunday, May 11, 2025: $5,161.25.
Building Maintenance Fund to date: $12,560.44.
Thank you for your generosity!!!

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Frazer & Madeleine who got married at St. John’s on May 9.

Knights of Columbus Corner
St. John the Baptist Council #18496 would like to thank our parishioners for their generous support of the Roses for Life on Mother’s Day weekend. We were able to donate $491 to the Shifra Homes in Burlington.

St. John’s Got Talent!
So, what better place to show it off than at the St. John the Baptist Talent Show. If you can sing, dance, recite poetry or play an instrument-THEN THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!! Please feel free to sign up by contacting Tim O’Brien at (905) 632-2954. The show will take place on May 24th in the basement of St. John the Baptist Church right after the Saturday 5 pm Mass. A pizza supper will be provided free of charge.

St. Vincent de Paul
When the members of St. Vincent de Paul are not preparing for special activities for our neighbours; such as Easter gift bags, Christmas party, back to school gifts, we are kept busy each week, answering phones and responding to individual neighbours, reaching out for assistance. Every Thursday evening the members of St. Vincent de Paul gather in the Church Hall to package bread, generously donated by Cobs Breads. On Fridays, members deliver this bread to families and individuals, who are truly appreciative this little extra relief on their grocery bills. Members of this ministry are happy to contribute their time, knowing we are generously supported by the parishioners of St. John’s. Anyone interested in joining us in this rewarding ministry is very welcome! Our phone number is 905-979-6460.

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 explains 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 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!

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.

 

In the Community

Walk for Life – Burlington,
Saturday, May 31, 2025 – 9:30 AM 2054 Mountainside Drive. This Family-friendly event brings together pro-lifers to honor the unborn, support the vital work of HALTON ALIVE, and enjoy a delicious BBQ. With each step of the 5 km, we commemorate the 100,000 lives lost to abortion each year in Canada and affirm our support for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Details/info: HALTONALIVE.CA/W4L or Telephone: 905-632 3232 or 905-639-5949.

St Benedict Parish, Milton Parish Feast – July 6
We are excited to announce that St. Benedict’s Parish will be celebrating their Annual Parish Feast on Sunday July 6 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The event promises to be a grand celebration with craft vendors, food trucks, live band and much more fun activities for all ages. Please join them for a fun filled day with family and friends. For more information, please visit this link: Annual Parish Feast Celebration – Saint Benedict Parish

 

In the Diocese

2025 – Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope – Feast of Visitation: Honouring the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape.
We are happy to welcome you on Saturday, May 31 until Sunday, June 1, as we receive the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape at St. Raphael Parish, Burlington, for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The visit will begin with 5 PM Saturday Vigil – Thanksgiving Mass offered by Fr. Wedner Berard – Pilgrimage Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Cape. After the Mass, we will have recitation of the Holy Rosary along with a Candlelight Procession, and Veneration. St. Raphael Parish invites everyone to celebrate this grace-filled moment during the Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope.

YOUTH MINISTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
We are currently accepting enrollment for the Youth Ministry Certification Program which begins in September 2025. Join us as we explore the Practical strategies for youth ministry and the accompaniment of young people in our diocesan community. To review the full course list and for more information, please visit: www.hamiltondioceselearns.com

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 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).

THE DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS – SAVE THE DATE!
Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or 60+ Wedding Anniversary in the year 2025? You are cordially invited to join Bishop Crosby and couples from across the Diocese of Hamilton for a Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton at 1:30 pm. (Space allows room for Anniversary couples only – those married 60 years or more may bring one guest if you require assistance). Registration is found under Upcoming Events on the home page at hamiltondiocese.com.

YOUTH MINISTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
We are currently accepting enrollment for the Youth Ministry Certification Program which begins in September 2025. Join us as we explore the Practical strategies for youth ministry and the accompaniment of young people in our diocesan community. To review a full course list and for more information, please visit: www.hamiltondioceselearns.com

RESTART: Refresh, Renew, Revive Group
Struggling after divorce or separation? Join us for learning, support and fun on a 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.