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Christmas Play

The St. John the Baptist Catholic Missionary Children group will putting the annual Christmas play on December 19 at 7:30 pm at St. John the Baptist school.  Please keep it on your calendar.

Turkey Dinner

This years Sacred Heart parish turkey dinner will be held on Nov. 30 at 5p.m.  Tickets will be available at the office for purchase during office hours.  The cost is the same as last year $18 for adults and $2 for children. If you would like to help out with the dinner and preparations, please contact Ed Genge 705-875-8045.

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

Sacred Heart College Centre for Evangelization

Mariology 101—An Introduction to Mary course

Still time to join! At Sacred Heart Church

Presentation dates, November 17 & 24, December 1, 8, and 15th. Cost for the course is $50.00. For more information or to register for the course, please contact Sister Dorothy Nzekwe by email at srdorothy@solisisters.ca. or call at 705-313-6905.  This course is being sponsored by Sacred Heart College Centre for Evangelization, through the Diocese of Peterborough

D IOCESAN NEWS

Missionary Families of Christ

MFC, a Christian-Catholic ministry whose mission is to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the community through evangelization that is focused on the family renewal and strengthening of the culture of life, will hold its Christian Life Seminar (CLS) during Saturdays Nov 15 and 29. This seminar is free and open to all.  For details, please contact Nilesh/Sianna at (437) 223-9289 and (647) 937-9289, or Oscar/Symphony Llacuna (416) 697-5707.

PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE, and Development & Peace-Caritas Canada SOLIDARITY Mass for the Jubilee Day of the Poor

Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at 11:00 AM    AFTER MASS: SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION: in the Parish Hall, hosted by members of St. Joseph Peterborough Diocesan Development & Peace – Caritas Canada WITH: Light Lunch of Soup, Bread, and Refreshments

At St. Joseph Church, 127 Liberty St. South

Bowmanville Special Guest Speaker:

Héctor A. Acero Ferrer

Director of Lifelong Learning, INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES Associate Director, CENTRE FOR PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, AND SOCIAL ETHICS

Employment Opportunity

Immaculate Conception Church, has a need for an organist to play the large organ in their mezzanine for each Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. Mass.  Qualified applicants to contact the parish office at office@immaculatepeterborough.ca.

St. Joseph’s, Douro Advent Concert

You are warmly invited to St. Joseph’s Parish for an uplifting celebration that carries us from the anticipation of Advent into the joy of Christmas!

Gather with family and friends on Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, for an afternoon of festive music, community, and sharing. Help Us Enhance Our Church: Every note played, and dollar donated will help. All funds raised will go directly toward purchasing a much-needed new sound system for the church. Come enjoy the music and support a great cause!

Deacon Formation Program Fall 2026

A new program will be starting up in Sept 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

billradigan@peterboroughdiocese.org

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.

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. Space is limited, so register asap! Those who register are also being asked to inform Fr. Stephen DeCarlo at: FrStephenDecarlo@peterboroughdiocese.org