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All Saints Party

Families and children are invited to a heavenly party next Friday October 31^st at 6:30 pm at Sacred Heart Basement. It is a potluck with surprises! Children and parents are encouraged to wear Saint costumes. For info or to confirm participation call or text Sr. Krolowa at 705 977 6279.

First Saturday of the month at Sacred Heart

On November 1^st, at 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart we will have the Holy Mass in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary devotion of the FIRST FIVE SATURDAYS, this is also a pro-life Mass.

All Souls Day

On Sunday November 2nd we will celebrate All Souls’ Day -the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, in which we pray for our beloved departed ones and for those who have died and have no one to pray for them.  We will have the regular Sunday Holy Masses at St. John the Baptist at 10:30 a.m. and at Sacred Heart at 9:00 a.m. Please be reminded to drop the All Souls’ day envelopes with the names of those you want us to pray for in the offertory basket, extra envelopes may be found at the entrance of the church.

Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew –October 30th join the DRIVEN TO PRAISE prayer Group as we journey now through the Gospel of St. Matthew 7pm – 8 pm at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. For more info contact Daniel 647 -928-6414. 

Catholic Missionary Children Oratory

All children ages 7 to 10 are invited on Saturdays to join the CMC at St. John the Baptist church at 10 am. For info contact Sr. Inmaculada 705 977 6410 or stjohnandsacredheart@gmail.com

Fr. Gaston out of town

Oct 16 to Nov16: in Argentina (home) for vacations. Fr. Andrew Whiting will be covering up to Oct. 27^th, Fr. Andres Ayala will be covering from Oct 28th to Nov 17^th

NO Masses on November 4th 5th and 6th due to Clergy Studies.

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

If you, or someone you know, is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and the possibility of becoming a Catholic, please contact M. Almah. It is open to any unbaptized adults, those baptized in other Christian churches, and Catholics who desire to complete their initiation.

Classes will be conducted every Thursday at the basement of Sacred Heart Rectory from 6-7:30pm. Please contact M. Almah 249 688 0930 religiouseducation@stjohnpeterborough.ca

Sacramental preparation for Holy Communion, Confirmation and Baptisms

To register please contact Sr. Inmaculada 705 977 6410.

Sacred Heart College Centre for Evangelization

An Introduction to Mary Course. On Monday Sacred Heart Church Hall, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. beginning Oct 20-Mar. 30. Cost for the course is $50.00. For more info or to register please contact Sister Dorothy Nzekwe 705-313-6905 srdorothy@solisisters.ca

DIOCESAN NEWS

“Worth More”

Gilmour Baptist Church is holding a lecture and movie (https://worthmorefilm.ca/) on Maid in Canada. Guest Speakers: Campaign Life Coalition, Compassion Community Care and more. A night of learning and worship. Saturday October 25 at 7:00-9:30 pm, Gilmour Memorial Baptist Church. https://www.gilmourchurch.ca/who-we-are/find-us

Federation of North American Explorers

A Catholic scouting movement is opening its Peterborough Chapter for boys ages 6 to 12! The next meeting will be held on Tuesday October 28 at Our Lady of Wayside Catholic School (575 Centre Line), from 4:45 to 6:15 pm.

For more information and to register, please contact Group Chief James Heron at 905-995-8450 or email james.d.heron@gmail.com Thank you for making a lasting difference in the life of your son or grandson! www.fneexplorers.com

Quiet Days 

Do you feel the need for “a day away”, some personal time for quiet, prayer and reflection? The Sisters of St. Joseph are making a space for you at their home at Mount St. Joseph, for just such a need. From Mon to Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Snacks and noon meal will be available. Mass is at 11:15 a.m. Monday – Thursday. You are responsible for your own use of time. Call at least 3 days minimum in advance to confirm availability. Suggested offering of $30. Wheelchair accessible, no smoking. For booking or questions call 705-745-1309 (ext. 502) to speak to Maia.

Save The Date: October 30—Jubilee Mass For Campus Ministries

Please join us for a Jubilee Mass celebrated by his Excellency Bishop Daniel Miehm on Thursday October 30 at 7:00 pm @ Cathedral of St Peter-In-Chains. Reception will follow at the Student Centre. All are invited to attend!

Come and See at St. Peter’s Seminary

St. Peter’s Seminary in London, ON, will be hosting a Come and See Weekend on November 21st-23rd. The retreat is open to men who are over 18 years old. The retreat begins Friday evening at 7pm and finishes on Sunday at 1pm. Space is limited, so register asap! Those who register are also being asked to inform Fr. Stephen DeCarlo at: FrStephenDecarlo@peterboroughdiocese.org

Registration link:

https://stpetersseminary.ca/come-and-see-event/

Deacon Formation Program Fall 2026

A new program will be starting up in September 2026. This is a 4 year program open to men aged 35-62 who are discerning a call to become a deacon. Program only runs every 4 years so now is the time if you think you are interested. Direct any inquiries to Dcn. Bill Radigan at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre:

billradigan@peterboroughdiocese.org

City Deanery is Presenting several evenings on End of Life Discussions “Planning for the final moments and beyond”

There’s no escaping it, our days are number. But we can get ready and be prepared. Across four weeks, guest speakers will lead discussions about how each person can finalize the details needed to ensure they are cared for, their wishes are respected and their faith in the resurrection revealed.Your Invited to attend on Thursday evening starting November 13 at Immaculate Conception Hall (386 Roger St.) Presentations starts at 7pm, light refreshments being served at 6:45pm. Free admission

We will look at Estate Planning by a Financial Planner, Pre-arranging funeral by a City Funeral Director, Liturgy of the Resurrection by a Parish Pastor and End of Life Care with Fr. Tom Lynch (Moral Theologian)