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Dear Parishioners, 

As the summer continues, many of us are enjoying a much-needed time of rest, travel, and quality moments with family and friends. Vacation is a beautiful gift – not only a break from our usual routines but also a time to renew our bodies, refresh our minds, and deepen our relationships. Even our Lord Jesus Himself took time to withdraw from the crowds to pray and rest with His disciples. Rest is not idleness – it is part of God’s design. He gave us the Sabbath not only as a commandment but as a blessing: a time to be re-centered in Him. It is a time in which we can re-focus our life and see our activities from outside.

I encourage you, during this vacation season, to keep Christ at the heart of your rest. Wherever you go – whether near or far – make time for prayer and please don’t forget to attend Sunday Mass. A vacation with God is not only relaxing – it’s renewing for the soul. Also, you can do a Confession as part of your renewal (don’t forget we must do it at least once a year).

And for those who are not able to travel or take time off, know that rest can also be found in small, quiet moments, in a walk, a conversation, or time spent with the Lord in the silence of your heart.

Let us pray for one another – for safe travels, for joyful reunions, and for a spirit of peace that prepares us to return to our daily work with greater love and zeal.

May our Blessed Mother protect us. God bless you.

Fr. Gaston

WEEKLY NEWS

Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew – August 14th at St. John’s 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. 

Musical Play Christine Helferty, our organist at the 9am Mass at Sacred Heart, is presenting an original one-act, two-person musical called “Past the Limit” on August 22, 23, and 24 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. Tickets can be purchased at christinehelferty.com. The story is about love, loss, and the sacred place where shared suffering transforms hearts.”

Sacramental Preparation Program 2025-2026

First Reconciliation grades 2-12 (October-January), First Holy Communion grades 2 -12 (February- May), Confirmation grades 7-12 (October – May)

Pre-registration form below

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12tAa6ZDHl2VOXhB_OW-jivE30Xq9ZL3pZYyrkaVMM6c/edit?usp=drivesdk

Friday Adoration at Sacred Heart

Every Friday there is adoration of the  Blessed Sacrament at Sacred Heart in reparation for the offences made to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from 1:30 to 6:30PM and confessions from 5:00 to 6:30PM.

DIOCESAN &O THER NEWS:

Summer Social by Peterborough 20s and 30s Group – August 17Calling all Catholics in their 20s and 30s in the Peterborough and surrounding areas to join us for a summer social! Please spread the word and personally invite your friends. Sunday, August 17th. 6pm sports and visiting, 8pm bonfire. For questions and location, text 343-369-8739 or email peterborough20sand30s@gmail.com.

150th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Grafton

Please join us in celebrating our 150th Anniversary with His Excellency Bishop Miehm on August 17 at the 10 am Mass followed by cake & coffee. Other events scheduled: Golf Tournament on August 15, 2:30 pm, August 16, 11 am Cemetery Mass followed by a BBQ. All are welcome to attend.

We’re also preparing a 9-day Novena leading up to the weekend (August 9–17), with guest priests presiding each day as we honour Our Lady of the Assumption. Please help us spread the word. Forward this to anyone—family, friends, former parishioners—who might have a bond with St. Mary’s. We’re hoping to reconnect with as many hearts as possible. If you’re interested in supporting the event financially or volunteering, please contact: Michael Mullin
mmullinkofc@gmail.com 416-300-8680
Funds raised from this event will assist with the restoration of the church windows and the Big Red Barn—landmarks many parishioners remember fondly from their youth.

August 15—Jubilee Mass Huntsville

Jubilee Mass celebrating Marian spirituality at St. Mary of the Assumption, Huntsville. Mass at 10 am and reception to follow.