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Dear Parishioners,

What a blessed time in the life of our parish!

Last weekend, we had the joy of celebrating First Holy Communion – a sacred moment when many of our children received Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time. This weekend, we are graced once again as our young people receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, being sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthened in their Christian journey.

These beautiful milestones remind us of God’s ongoing work in our midst. Let us give thanks to the Lord for these children and youth, and also for their families, teachers, and catechists whose faith and dedication have helped guide them to this moment. Your witness matters deeply in forming new generations of disciples.

And if that were not enough cause for thanksgiving, we are also blessed this week with the joyful celebration of a Priestly Ordination. After years of prayer, study, and formation, Deacon Peter Bissonnette has now been ordained to the sacred priesthood. Let us give thanks to God for this new priest, and pray that he may be a faithful shepherd after the Heart of Christ.

Today also we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, when Christ, having completed His earthly mission, ascends to the right hand of the Father in glory. The proper virtue of this celebration is HOPE – the theological virtue that lifts our hearts to heaven, even as we live faithfully here on earth. As St. Paul reminds us: “If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God” (Colossians 3:1). Providentially in this Jubilee Year of “Pilgrims of Hope,” the Ascension invites us to keep our eyes fixed on Christ, who goes before us to prepare a place for us. May we walk this pilgrim journey with confidence, trusting that He is with us always, guiding our steps toward the fullness of life in Him. Let us continue to walk together – rooted in the sacraments, encouraged by the witness of our young people, and filled with hope in the risen and ascended Lord.

May our Blessed Mother bless us,

Fr. Gaston Giacinti, pastor

WEEKLY NEWS

First Communions

Masses during the clergy retreat June 2^nd – 6^th

During the clergy retreat Monday June 2nd to Friday June 6th”; St. John and Sacred Heart parishes will have normal regular schedule for Masses, Adoration and Morning prayer.

Parish Festival

We will have our annual Festival on Sunday June 29th immediately after the 10:30 Mass. We need your help! Please come to our next meeting on Tues June 10th at 6pm in the basement of the Church.  There will be chairs set up but you are also invited to bring your own lawn chair. Lastly, we need of help to set up on June 29th at 9am.

Bake goods

The Church Festival is coming soon. We are in need of **Baked Goods** If you are able to donate “Goodies”, Please call M. Almah 249 688 0930 Thank you for your support!

Raffle items for Parish Festival

We would appreciate donations for prizes for the raffle, they can be brought to the office during office hours. The raffle draws will begin at 1:30pm.

Parish Mass Intentions

We have space for weekday Mass intentions. Remember the Catholic Mass is the most powerful form of prayer, it is a common practice to have it offered for a living person, a deceased person, in thanksgiving, for a celebration or for a special intention. Having a Mass said for someone is a powerful way to intercede or pray for them on their behalf. Call the office.

Catholic Missionary Children Oratory

For Children 7-12 years old. Saturdays 10:30 AM to noon at St. John the Baptist. For info or to register contact Sr. Inmaculada at stjohnandsacredheart@gmail.com

Altar Boys Group – Updated Time Altar servers meetings for the summer (until September) will be held 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Sacred Heart. Our next meeting will be Wednesday June 4th at 6:30pm.

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DIOCESAN &O THER NEWS:

On June 28th there is the Inaugural Wayside “Golf Tournament” at Heron’s Landing 2362 Lansdowne St. W. This event supports Our Lady of the Wayside, an independent Catholic school offering classical, faith-based education. Registration RSVP admin@olwayside.ca stating the player’s name for each ticket.