Today we celebrate two important saints of the Church. Paul comes to faith through a dramatic conversion, falling to the ground on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians. Peer comes to faith slowly and steadily, sometimes with two steps forward and one back. He is the one who denies the Lord three times, then confesses his faith thrice. Regarding their complementary missions, Peter is the apostle of the Jewish Christians, while Paul is the apostle to the Gentile Christians. (sourcebook). I find it very comforting that I am not the only one whose faith journey has not been perfect. Thank you, Lord, for being so mighty and merciful, and for being patient with us as we grow in faith and love. May all I do be according to your will, and for your glory! Amen.
Pope's Prayer Intention for JULY
For Formation in Discernment
Let us pray we might learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.
ICC SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION: "Who do you say Jesus is?" https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/reflections/sunday-gospel-reflection-for-the-solemnity-of-sts-peter-and-paul/?vgo_ee=Atu8A7N8Up7NNQKwYym2MOkBX8mS6QRAqY8AyOGuX2UKCabvjpMAOw%3D%3D%3ANWG%2FyUCtjdoSMeezgTgPhR%2FenBOAcnQf
Now Accepting New Weekday Mass Intentions
(Note: Sunday Masses are being scheduled now for OCTOBER).
CONFESSIONS:
Father Ben will be happy to hear confessions starting 30 minutes before Mass on Saturdays (4:00 - 4:20 p.m.) at St. Mark, and on Sundays (8:30 - 8:50 a.m.) at Sacred Heart. Otherwise, you may make an appointment with him anytime he is on campus.
Please note that Mondays will be Father's day off. As much as possible, please avoid interrupting Father's day of rest.
He will continue to say Mass at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark.
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WEEKLY REMINDERS:
PARISH RECTORY PHONE NUMBER: 613-918-0143
St. Mark the Evangelist & Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Benedict Ubanii, SMMM
Parish Email: StMark@archkingston.ca
Deacon: Allan Hogan, 613-246-2196, jcirtal@gmail.com
Deacon: Greg Vaughn, deacongregvaughn@gmail.com
613-265-6447
613-265-6447
Parish Secretary: Linda Ludlow (Cell: 613-878-4270)
Parish Bookkeeper: Annette Norton Email: bookkeeper.smsh@outlook.com
Sacred Heart's new email is: SacredHeart.Cardinal@archkingston.ca
Mailing address for St. Mark and Sacred Heart Parishes: P.O. Box 234,
Prescott, Ontario. K0E 1T0
Address of St. Mark Church: 160 Dibble St. W. Prescott, Ontario, K0E 1T0
Address of Sacred Heart Church: 3060 John St. Cardinal, Ontario. K0E 1E0
Address of Sacred Heart Parish Hall: 549 Middle St. Cardinal K0E 1E0
Regular Weekday Mass Times: Monday at 7:00 p.m. St. Mark; Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. St. Mark, followed by Adoration closing with Benediction at 11:45 a.m.; Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart; Thursday at 7:00 p.m. St. Mark; Friday 9:00 a.m. St. Mark unless it is a week with a First Friday 9:00 a.m. Sacred Heart - Adoration follows, First Saturday 9:00 a.m. St. Mark.
Sunday Mass Times: Saturday 4:30 p.m. at St. Mark, Sunday 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart, Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark
Sunday Mass Times: Saturday 4:30 p.m. at St. Mark, Sunday 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart, Sunday 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark
CHILDREN'S LITURGY at 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark
Mass Intention requests may be made via envelopes located at the entrances to the churches, or on the parish website. Deposit envelopes into the collection basket, or deliver to the Rectory. Mass Intentions cost $20 each and should be made several months in advance of the requested date if possible, in order to avoid disappointment. Any Masses that must be cancelled will be rescheduled.
Link to Archdiocese of Kingston: https://romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/
Link to Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (cccb.ca) https://www.cccb.ca
Link to Knights of Columbus Ontario: https://ontariokofc.ca/ Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at St. John Bosco Parish, Brockville.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul collects donations after Sunday Masses on the first weekend of the month. You can also send an e-transfer to: ssvpstfrancisbrockville@gmail.com Thanks for your support!
Link to the Catholic Women's League Canada: https://cwl.ca/
Link to the Ontario Provincial Council of the CWL (Diocese of Kingston): https://cwl.on.ca/ The St. Mark CWL meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Mark CLUB ROOM, following 7:00 pm Mass. (No meeting in December or in the Summer) To correspond with St. Mark CWL, or to send memberships or donations, please use this email address: stmarkcwlprescott@gmail.com
St. Mark Catholic Womens' League is available to cater funeral luncheons at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church hall. The cost is $8.00/person plus $250.00 for the rental of the hall. For further information please contact Carolyn Wilson, at 613-925-1182, or Julie Coligan at 613-803-5200.
Contributions to the Flock Note and Bulletin must be received by NOON on Wednesday if you would like your items included in that weekend's edition. Any items received after that time will appear in the following edition. Thank you kindly for your understanding.
PAD - There are sign-up forms on the table at the main entrance to the church. Please contact the parish secretary if you would like to sign up for monthly Pre-Authorized Debit, or to receive parish donation envelopes, or to make a donation towards our Living Stones Capital Building Fund, or to the Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund. God bless you!
E-TRANSFERS: St. Mark and Sacred Heart can now accept your contributions and donations via e-transfer. To send money to St. Mark Parish, please email: lludlow.stmark@gmail.com To send money to Sacred Heart Parish, please email: lludlow.sacredheart@gmail.com No security questions needed. Thank you.
To request parish envelopes please contact the secretary. Blessings.
Living Stones Capital Building Endowment Fund -
YOU can support our parish Endowment Fund with a one time donation of cash (or cheque/e-transfer make out to St. Mark Church), with monthly (regular) donations via envelopes/ PAD, etc., by donating shares you may not want to hold any longer (a form is needed to be filled out for this option), or leaving a bequest in your estate. Envelopes are located on the table at the main entrance to the church. You may also contribute via PAD.
PARISH COMMITTEES
St. Mark Property & Finance: Maureen Leonard (Chair), Tara Whiteman-Marchand, Dave Smith, Tom O'Keefe
St. Mark Cemetery: Mike Baril (Chair), Dennis Wright, Peter Martin, Brent Laton
(We are looking for One or Two More Cemetery Board Members)
The Cemetery gates are closed as of December 1st and re-open May 1st depending on weather and soil conditions.
Sacred Heart Property & Finance: Paul Davy, Kelly Bush, Tom Varley, Pat Sayeau
Sacred Heart Cemetery: Dan McLaughlin (Chair), Kelly Bush, Roger Stitt, Reta Gannon, Paul Davy
Pastoral Team: Deacon Allan, Bernice Hogan, Deacon Greg
Screening Committee: Deacon Allan, Sharon Schoemaker, Mary Anne Dixon
Let us Pray for the Sick
Louise Patry, Herbert Croken, Jenny D’Alessandro (Mother of Deacon Greg's wife Elaine Vaughn), Doug Cooper, Angel Smith, Renata Kimmerly, Debbie Bannon, Shirley Woodward (Joan Toupin's sister), Larry Moore, Ellen Thompson, Fr. Mac Burke, Clare Dashney, Kenny Polite, Jason Edge, Mary Louise Robinson, Jack & Sue Bradley, Deacon Allan Hogan, Linda Whiteman, Father Michael McCarthy, Betty Ann Murray, John Robichaud, Bill Mallett, Bernice Hogan, Valentina Rodina, Eugene Spychi, Cary Sigg, Kathy Grant, Agathe Soucie, Bill Walter, Maureen Dwyer, Cathy Perkins, Corry Martens, Rosemary Logan, Sherry Henderson, Ahmet Ongun, Denis Doherty, Dave Brown, Mark Daly, Andrea Knapp, Diana Hoy, Steven Gilmore, Leonard Godin, Judy MacDonald, Dayna DeDekker, Wayne Dove, Carolyn Crobsy, Anita Burton, Tommy Glynn, Debra Health, Allan Aikens, Paulette Larose, Cameron Gauthier, Barb Saunders, Lois & Wayne Boisvenue, Marg Hallenbeck-Sears, Megan Walser, Madeline King, George Zinn, George Mallett, Denise Gauthier, Elaine & Larry Beckstead, Ann Hopkins, Amber Legacy, Arlene Moore, and all who are sick, injured or infirmed.
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Please remember to let us know of answered prayer, or when someone wishes to be removed from this list. Thank you.
Please Pray for the Faithful Departed
Josephine Furlong, Peter Aristotle, Sister Susan Pye (Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul), Gary Cook, Pope Francis, Fred Fisher, W. Dan Crozier, Ann Anderson, Mary MacDonald (Deacon Allan's wife Bernice Hogan's mother), Ruth Lockett (Prescott Councillor), Travis McAuley, Anne Kindervater (Aunt of Carolyn Wilson and Julie Coligan), Paulette Larose (Mother of Michel (Julie), Donna Croken (sister-in-law of Rosita MacDonald), Paul Beauchemin (brother of Marie Lambert), Rita Murray, Jim Knudson, Mary St. Marseille, Father Dan Ryan, Roger Beauchemin (brother of Marie Lambert), Yvonne Couperus, Serge Perron (nephew of Marie Lambert), Nora Kirkby, Jeffrey Edge (brother of Jason Edge), Sharon Spychi, Albert Wahrer (Stepdad of Margaret Newman), David Thomas, Bill Putman (husband of Kathy), Virginia Murdock, Ron Pidgeon, June Joy, Pat Dowling (Brother of Brian), Sherry Koehler, Wayne Campeau, Ruth Croken, John Vanderzyde, Ruth Boisvenue, Elizabeth Haines, Andrew Grant, Antonia (Toni) Jansman, Deanna Jacko, Irene Lafort, Marg McFarlane, Claire Bradley, Jim Heppell, Judy Campbell, Mary Skinkle, John Kennelly, Tony Boileau, Ann Bekkedam, Edward Brennan, Ruth Boisvenue, Madeline Johnson, Danielle (O'Keefe) Astleford, Millie Bennett, Marian Meagher, Rita M. Markey, Mark Davy, , and all those who have died.
Please note that names will be removed from the list after one year, unless we are notified otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.
Collections & Donations for St. Mark & Sacred Heart
Please note that Mass Requests* and Cemetery Donations and receipts*, while reported to you weekly for your information, are actually deposited into their own accounts, not the general operating accounts for the Churches.
Please note that Mass Requests* and Cemetery Donations and receipts*, while reported to you weekly for your information, are actually deposited into their own accounts, not the general operating accounts for the Churches.
Also, sometimes funds come in via interac e-transfer. These are not reported below as they are automatically deposited into the general operating account and then dispersed into the appropriate accounts as stipulated on the ETF, such as Mass intentions. Thank you.
St. Mark Sunday Collection - June 22, 2025
Sunday Offering - $1,167.00
Campus Maintenance - $115.00
Mass Requests* - $70.00
Missals - $10.00
HST Rebate - $15,402.14
TOTAL DEPOSIT - $16,764.14
St. Mark PAD Collection - June 25, 2025
Sunday Offering - $1,540.55
Campus Maintenance - $516.65
Education of Seminarians* - $140.00 (Diocese)
Living Stones Endowment Fund* - $265.00
St. Mark PAD Total for June: $2,462.20
Sacred Heart Sunday Collection - June 22, 2025
Sunday Offering - $301.00
Campus Maintenance - $100.00
Mass Requests* - $0
HST Rebate - 1,691.66
Education of Seminarians* -$25.00 (Diocese)
TOTAL DEPOSIT - $2,117.66
Sacred Heart PAD Collection - June 25, 2025
Sunday Offering - $938.05
Campus Maintenance - $224.00
Donations - $10.00
Education of Seminarians* -$142.00 (Diocese)
Sacred Heart PAD Total for June: $1,314.05
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS:
REMINDER
CANADA DAY CONCERT
SATURDAY JUNE 28th at 1:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Church Hall
Join us for the Sacred Heart Canada Day Concert in the Parish Hall on Saturday, June 28th, at 1:00 p.m. featuring Lynn Barkley on the keyboard, members of our combined choirs, and St. Paul Anglican Choir.
Emcee Pat Sayeau.
Free Will Offering
July, devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus
“O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!” Prayer from the Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, 187 (Divine Mercy Chaplet)
By Fr. Angelo Casimiro, MIC
July has long been designated the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus in the Liturgical calendar of the Church — for good reason.
Devotion to the Precious Blood has deep historical roots in the Church, dating back to the early centuries of Christianity. This devotion gained prominence over time, leading to the establishment of the Feast of the Most Precious Blood (formerly on the first Sunday of July) in the liturgical calendar.
Designating July as the month dedicated to the Precious Blood provides believers with a specific period to deepen our devotion to Jesus’ sacrifice and to reflect on the salvific power of His Blood. It is seen as the ultimate expression of God’s love and mercy, as it was freely given for the forgiveness of sins and the salvation of souls.
(from www.thedivinemercy.org)
Watch for more in the coming weeks on the Precious Blood of Jesus.
The Sacred Heart BBQ Chicken Dinner was a success again this year. Paul Davy has submitted the final report.
Total receipts deposited to the Sacred Heart Operating Account: $9,825.00
Total expenses paid out covering all costs of the dinner: $4,095.54
Net Profit (sales and donations less expenses) $5,729.46
We would like to thank all who were involved with planning and organizing this event, purchasing and gathering all related supplies, setting up and cleaning up, cooking & preparing the food, selling tickets, donating items and funds, and of course a huge thanks goes out to all who bought tickets. There were 377 tickets sold and 7 individuals received free dinners. Congratulations on another delicious BBQ!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOMBSTONE CLEANING
The Knights would like to thank those who supported our 2nd annual Tombstone Cleaning effort.
We received this comment from one of our clients, "The stones look amazing and so clean. I’m very pleased that you offered this service. "Special thanks to two parishioners who covered the cost of cleaning five Tombstones of people they do not know. And we are pleased to say that we cleaned two others at our discretion and the statue of the Blessed Virgin at the entrance. We will be doing this again. If you would like to get on our list for next year, just let me know. Special thanks to Mike Baril, Chairman of our Cemetery Board, for the water. John McAuley - 613.925.5718, jmcauley639@gmail.com
SCAM ALERT (AGAIN)
Please be aware of people sending scam emails claiming to be Father Ben. They use different addresses all the time (Example: even thought the sender name says Ben Ubanii, the email used this time was "treasurerbackup") and the messages pretty much always request help with money. Please DO NOT OPEN or REPLY to these messages. They are not from Father Ben. If you are not sure, please contact Linda or leave a message on the Rectory phone and we will get back to you.
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TALK BY FRANCOISE CROSBY JULY 5th at the end of 4:30 pm MASS at St. Mark
Francois Crosby will come to St. Mark Church for another visit on Saturday, July 5th and speak at the end of the 4:30 pm Mass. Francois is the organizer for the Medjugorje Pilgrimage for our area and has lots of personal experiences and information to share if you are thinking about going on the next Pilgrimage September 30th to October 10th. See the trip information in this edition.
We would love to hear about any family members or community members who are home-bound and cannot attend church to receive the Eucharist and who would like someone to bring them Communion. Also, if you know of anyone who would like to receive a pastoral visit - someone to read & share scripture with, or who would like to receive annointing of the sick, or who would like our priest to visit to hear a confession, please send their names via email to stmark@archkingston.ca or call the Rectory number, 613-918-0143. Blessings!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The SSVP Poor Box Donations will be accepted at next weekend's Sunday Masses, July 5 & 6. Thank you for your generosity.
POOR BOX VOLUNTEEERS
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is looking for more volunteers from St. Mark Church in Prescott and Sacred Heart in Cardinal to help with the monthly poor box collections on the first of each month. They are looking for help to coordinate getting the boxes out, pick up the collections and get them to Jackie in Brockville.
It would also be great to have someone from each parish volunteer to sit on the SSVP executive committee.
If you would like to become involved with this important service, please contact: Ken Leblanc, leblanc.ken@gmail.com
It would also be great to have someone from each parish volunteer to sit on the SSVP executive committee.
If you would like to become involved with this important service, please contact: Ken Leblanc, leblanc.ken@gmail.com
ST. JOSEPH’S ORATORY DAY TRIP:
Come and join us! St. John Bosco and St. Francis Xavier (Brockville) parishes are organizing a bus trip to St Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal on Tuesday September 30, 2025. All are welcome, from any Parish!
The bus will leave from the St John Bosco parking lot at 8:00 am and will leave Montreal mid afternoon to return to Brockville. The cost will be between $50-60 depending on the size of the bus we need. Lunch can be purchased at the St Joseph’s Oratory restaurant but will require a group reservation. Please contact Jill in the St. John Bosco office (613-342-5095 or stjohnbosco@archkingston.ca) if you are interested and indicated whether you will eat in the restaurant or bring your own lunch.
TOTUS TUUS is a parish based Catholic missionary summer camp program for Grades 1-12, with a focus on evangelization, faith formation, and leadership development. :
For more information about the summer camp being held at Holy Cross in Kemptville July 27th to August 1st, or to register, please contact Jacqueline Louise at these coordinates: Please register by July 11th.
holycrosskemptville@gmail.com | 613-258-3377
JUBILEE 2025 PILGRIMAGE
151st Annual Pilgrimage to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and Our Lady of the Cape
At the personal request of Pope Francis (December 2024), Mike Budge is organizing as his final event, this special jubilee year pilgrimage to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre (located just east of Quebec City). Pilgrims from the Dioceses of Ottawa-Cornwall, Pembroke, Gatineau, Mont-Laurier, and Kingston are invited to join in this sacred pilgrimage. Our Weekend Celebrant will be Archbishop Emeritus Terrence Prendergast, and Cardinal Gérald Lacroix on August 9–10, 2025.
NOTE: The buses from Gatineau-Hull and Ottawa-Pembroke are already fully booked, however the bus from Vanier/Orleans/Rockland/Hawksbury/Cornwall is currently at about 25% capacity, so if you are interested in this pilgrimage please book soon.
For more information about departures from our Archdiocese, please contact Mike Budge at 613-224-8110 or by email at mikebudge2021@gmail.com.
Thank you for your kindness, prayers, and support for this very special Jubilee pilgrimage. May Saint Anne, Our Mother Mary, and Jesus, bless us.
Mike Budge
For more information about departures from our Archdiocese, please contact Mike Budge at 613-224-8110 or by email at mikebudge2021@gmail.com.
Thank you for your kindness, prayers, and support for this very special Jubilee pilgrimage. May Saint Anne, Our Mother Mary, and Jesus, bless us.
Mike Budge
INFORMATION ABOUT DEPARTURE FROM OUR AREA: Mike Budge: 613-224-8110 EMAIL: mikebudge2021@gmail.com
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Registration now open - Women's Fall Retreat
Sat. October 4, 2025
https://womensfallretreat.com/
If you know of any ladies who would like to register but cannot do so online, please contact Linda at the Rectory number 613-918-0143, or on her cell: 613-878-4270 and she will assist them to register for the retreat.
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Full details about this Pilgrimage to Italy departing from Toronto November 6th are available at www.ihtour.com. See the poster in the churches. You can get copies of the details sheet and registration form from Linda in the parish office.
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Prescott Praise will continue to meet at the Blue Church over the summer on the fourth Sunday of each month.
Here are the upcoming dates for Prescott Praise until December. Looking ahead, if anyone at St. Mark would like to help organize another Prescott Praise for our church on October 26th, please contact Linda.
Prescott Praise - Upcoming dates
July 27 Blue Church
August 24 Blue Church
September 28 Johnstown United Church, Johnstown
October 26
November 23
December 21 (Third Sunday) St. Paul's United Church, Prescott
November 23
December 21 (Third Sunday) St. Paul's United Church, Prescott
Some of our parishioners have not watched the Chosen yet. While it is not a Catholic production, and it does take some liberties with artistic license, there are many very meaningful scenes and the actor who portrays Jesus does an incredible job of interpreting the emotions that Jesus might have had when he was with his disciples.
Enjoy this little clip.
NEW ITEMS HERE (in black type) :
Family Ministry and Outreach Office JULY Newsletter is Out!
Featuring resources on the Precious Blood of Jesus and Summer bucket list ideas for the whole family! Feel free to share the newsletter or invite others to subscribe https://drive.google.com/file/d/14BSbgnds7n9vP_f_ZNrb-QF4Q-ZI26fR/view
Featuring resources on the Precious Blood of Jesus and Summer bucket list ideas for the whole family! Feel free to share the newsletter or invite others to subscribe https://drive.google.com/file/d/14BSbgnds7n9vP_f_ZNrb-QF4Q-ZI26fR/view
There are a few copies in the church.
The Knights of Columbus Diocesan Association 2025 Seminarian Dinner
The Knights of Columbus Diocesan Association of Kingston warmly invites everyone to attend the Annual Seminarian Dinner in support of our future priests.
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Dinner served at 5:30 PM Location: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall (588 Division Street, Kingston, ON) Tickets: $25 per person | $15 for students | Free for children under 10
Enjoy a delicious meal, fellowship, and guest speakers including local seminarians and clergy.
See Flyer in the church for more information.
The Knights of Columbus Diocesan Association of Kingston warmly invites everyone to attend the Annual Seminarian Dinner in support of our future priests.
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Dinner served at 5:30 PM Location: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall (588 Division Street, Kingston, ON) Tickets: $25 per person | $15 for students | Free for children under 10
Enjoy a delicious meal, fellowship, and guest speakers including local seminarians and clergy.
See Flyer in the church for more information.
Intentional Accompaniment workshop July 16 or Aug 8
Are you interested in honing your relational approach to ministry. Click here to register for a FREE 90 min workshop by CCO: https://cco.engagespaces.com/one/3e98ab38159ab988aea385bd65343b4a67d30f832ecbbd0b
Euthanasia Healing Retreat Sunday, July 27, 2:00–7:30 PM (arrival 1-2 pm) St. Mary of Egypt Refuge (206 Barry Rd Madoc, ON)
For those grieving the loss of a loved one to euthanasia, A time of healing, prayer, and reflection. For a complete list of summer events at the Refuge, please check out the homepage at: stmarysrefuge.org
See Flyer in the church for more information.
See Flyer in the church for more information.
🌿Billings Ovulation Method
Whether you're a couple hoping to postpone or achieve pregnancy naturally, or a mother wanting to help your daughter understand God’s design for fertility, this method is for you.
Billings Ovulation Method teaches a woman to understand her natural signs of fertility through all her changing life stages including breastfeeding, peri-menopause, and even stressful times.
Easy to learn & use, with: Parish group presentations; One-on-one consultations. Email: kingston@naturalfamilyplanning.ca
Billings Ovulation Method teaches a woman to understand her natural signs of fertility through all her changing life stages including breastfeeding, peri-menopause, and even stressful times.
Easy to learn & use, with: Parish group presentations; One-on-one consultations. Email: kingston@naturalfamilyplanning.ca
Spiritual Reflections with Archbishop Mulhall - Continue on Wednesdays; 7:00 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral (279 Johnson Street, Kingston)
We will reflect on the Beatitudes from St. Matthew’s Gospel (Chapter 5) and select Psalms from the Old Testament, which we pray at Mass daily. Our reflections will also highlight the liturgical celebrations of Lent and Easter.
These reflections are ongoing, so you can join at any time without missing key points. Think of them as a continuous journey of reflection, offering spiritual growth at any stage of life. May these reflections bring grace, strength, and consolation to us all as we progress in our faith.
Pilgrimage to the Canadian Martyrs' Shrine, Midland (by St. Mary’s Carleton Place) July 16 -17, 2026
Pilgrims will leave St. Mary in Carleton Place and travel by coach to Midland. There, pilgrims will participate in Holy Mass. The Stations of the Cross and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available as well as many other opportunities for private prayer. For further information please contact Katelyn at 613-257-1284 or email office@stmarysparishcp.com.
Canadian Martyrs Shrine, Midland (by St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kingston)
July 24-25, 2025
St. Mary Cathedral parish is organizing a pilgrimage to the Canadian Martyrs Shrine in Midland for July 24 – 25, 2025. Pilgrims will participate in a special evening program at St. Marie Among the Hurons on Thursday evening then spend the day at the Martyrs Shrine where Holy Mass, Stations of the Cross and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. For further information contact Ann Lyng at ann@stmaryscathedral.ca.
85th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac and Diocesan Celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope will take place on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. The Triduum of Preparation and Pilgrimage Sunday will be led by Bishop Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke. The principal Pilgrimage Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Shrine. A Mass of Healing with the Anointing of St. Ann's oil will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. The Sacraments of Confession is available throughout the day. Pilgrims have the opportunity of availing of the Jubilee Indulgence. On site: St. Ann's religious articles and other religious articles, St. Ann's Mass League memberships, food and refreshments vendors. (Please bring your own seating.) Triddum Masses on Thursday, July 24th, Friday, July 25th and Saturday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m. each evening. For more information: http://www.cormacpilgrimage.com or http://www.facebook.com/CormacStAnn. Welcome everyone!
Medjugorje Youth Festival - August 1 – August 10, 2025
This Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Bosnia Herzegovina will allow pilgrims (aged 18 + or younger accompanied by a legal guardian) to participate in the annual Youth Festival, August 4 to 8, with young adults and the young at heart including the celebration of Holy Mass at dawn on the top of Cross Mountain. Pilgrims can pass through the Holy Door at St. James Church and spend time in prayer on Apparition Hill and other sites within the parish of Medjugorje. Karen Shannon, Holy Name of Mary Parish, Marysville is the coordinator. She can be reached by email, Karen.Shannon@queensu.ca
7th Annual Rideau Canal Men’s Retreat by canoe and kayak
Tuesday, August 5 - Thursday, August 7
Theme: Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope
Planning is underway for the 7th Annual Rideau Canal Men's Retreat 2025 for Catholic men (18 years and older, and fathers with teenage sons) will be from August 5-7, 2025.
As in previous years, the goal is to gather Catholic men in an outdoor adventure/retreat where we can share our faith and enjoy a little male camaraderie. We hope that all who are interested in participating in this enjoyable event can work their schedules and join us for this time of prayer, daily Mass, opportunities for Confession, and lots of fun, fraternity, exercise, and adventure. If you know other men who may be interested and are not on our distribution list, please feel free to forward an invitation to them. We anticipate being fully registered, so this is your chance to let us know if you are interested. Thank you for your consideration. Some information is posted in the church. CONTACT: Dan Hart, 613-899-9514, hart.daniel64@gmail.com or Richard Miron, 613-218-6497, rrmiron2019@gmail.com
For more details including the registration form, route map, kit list and waiver form, please visit the website: https://romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/events/7th-annual-rideau-canal-mens-retreat
Our Lady of Knock Annual Pilgrimage - Sunday, August 10
St. Malachy’s Church, Mayo, QC (50 mins from Ottawa)
St. Malachy’s Church, Mayo, QC (50 mins from Ottawa)
Join us for the 68th annual pilgrimage to honor Our Lady’s apparition in Knock, Ireland 🇮🇪. Mass at 11:00 AM (in English)
Celebrated by Archbishop Paul-André Durocher of Gatineau, with Fr. Greg Murray. All are welcome to this special day of prayer and reflection.
More info: stmalachyolv.com/pilgrimage.asp
Contact: mayopilgrimage@gmail.com
Celebrated by Archbishop Paul-André Durocher of Gatineau, with Fr. Greg Murray. All are welcome to this special day of prayer and reflection.
More info: stmalachyolv.com/pilgrimage.asp
Contact: mayopilgrimage@gmail.com
Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, Rome and Assisi -November 5–17, 2025 - REPOSTING with same information
Please join Father Justin Pulikunnel and Father Shawn Hughes who will travel November 5 to November 17 to Europe to receive the great graces of pilgrimage in this Jubilee Year. Please see the attached information and registration forms. For further information please do not hesitate to contact Ann Lyng at ann@stmaryscathedral.ca A hard copy of the Itinerary flyer is available, or you can view it at the end of this flock note.
Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy Under the spiritual leadership of Fr. Cosmas Ajawara, a pilgrimage is planned for November 6-14, 2025, to Italy.
Departing Toronto, the pilgrimage will take you to Assisi, Cascia, San Giovanni Rotondo, Loreto, Pompei & Rome. Further information in this edition and on poster at the entrance to the churches.
Gentlemen! Veronica's Veil Overnight Winter Shelter for Homeless Men Needs Your Help
Veronica's Veil is a winter overnight winter shelter that is a ministry of St. Mary's Cathedral but open to all men of the city. It provides homeless men with a dry warm place to spend the winter nights. There are three shifts: 8:30 pm to 12:30 am; 12:30 am to 4:30 am and 4:30 am to 8:30 am. We need men for mostly the 4:30 am to 8:30 am shift. We need approximately 100 volunteers and seventeen more volunteers are needed before Veronica’s Veil Shelter can open for the 2025 season which will run from January 2nd to April 30th 2025. Volunteers are needed to fill various shifts. For information please contact Ann at 613-546-5521 Ext 5 or ann@stmaryscathedral.ca
“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 Would you let Jesus sleep outside during the cold winter?
The Franciscans: Is God Calling You?
The Gospel and the “following of Jesus Christ” were not idealistic but rather “dynamic values” for St. Francis and his followers. People inspired by the Gospel values that they saw in Francis wanted to follow him. These values are the substance of Franciscans today: the Poor Clares, the Secular Franciscans (for women and men, single or married) and of the Friars. Is God “calling” you or “inviting you to be a part of the Franciscan mission? Order? Please send an email to Friar Reto Davatz at FrRDavatz@archkingston.ca.
Food Sharing Project Volunteers Needed
There is a huge need for volunteers at several of the schools in Kingston. Food Sharing Project is seeking volunteers to:
- Help prepare, cook, and serve school meals
- Support local lunch and breakfast programs
- Engage with students and staff to create a welcoming environment
Please email volunteer@foodsharingproject.org to sign up, or call (613) 530-3514. If you are interested, Noor Ul-Huda would love to connect you to a school that is more convenient for you. www.foodsharingproject.org
St. Rita’s Drop-in Centre - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday - St. Mary’s Cathedral Outreach to the homeless and poor of the city. Providing safety, shelter, great food, showers and good Christian hospitality and dignity. Volunteers always needed and welcome. Contact: paty@stmaryscathedral.ca
Prison Ministry Opportunity – Dismas Information Evening
Dismas Fellowship is a community of volunteers that provides a safe place once a month to provide hope, fellowship, and friendship for people returning from prison. The ministry is centered on a shared meal and hospitality. St. Joseph’s parish, with the support of Archdiocesan staff, are investigating whether Dismas is a viable ministry opportunity for our community.
St. Joseph’s will be hosting an information evening, date TBD. In the meantime, if this is something that you may be interested in exploring more, please contact Mary Jo by email: religioused@archkingston.ca or phone: 613-548-4461 ext 115.Training will be provided for this ministry. For more information on Dismas and the work they do go to: www.dismasfellowshipnetwork.com.
St. Joseph’s will be hosting an information evening, date TBD. In the meantime, if this is something that you may be interested in exploring more, please contact Mary Jo by email: religioused@archkingston.ca or phone: 613-548-4461 ext 115.Training will be provided for this ministry. For more information on Dismas and the work they do go to: www.dismasfellowshipnetwork.com.
Please see the end of this flock note for a copy of the information poster containing details of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope Pilgrimage Trip from the Archdiocese of Kingston. Registration closes in July.
This week's prayer
Almighty and gracious God,
you sent your Son into the world
as the Good Shepherd and Saviour of your people.
May the example of Peter and Paul continue
to inspire others to imitate your compassionate love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.
Amen.
Norman Angell (1872-1967) was an English Nobel Peace Prize winner, author, journalist and politician. He is best known for his book The Great Illusion, which argued that war between European countries was economically futile.
(Wikipedia)
God keep our land, glorious and free!
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the freedom to worship you.
We pray for our nation, Canada, that God's grace will overcome all hatred, immorality and injustice that perverts the will of God. We are called to pray fervently for our country, our leaders and our fellow citizens. Scripture reminds us that “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14). Let us approach God in humility, asking Him to restore and bless our nation, to pour out His mercy, and to guide us back to righteousness.
We pray for God’s wisdom for our leaders, discernment for our lawmakers, and courage for those who defend truth and justice. We pray for peace to overcome division and for love to dissolve hatred. May the Holy Spirit work within the hearts of all Canadians, stirring us all toward compassion for each other with unity and a shared pursuit of goodness. We pray that our country turns away from any paths of darkness and seeks the light of Christ. As Paul encourages us in 1 Timothy 2:1–2, let us “pray for all people,” including those in authority, “that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
As we intercede for Canada, let us cherish that God is sovereign over all powers and principalities, over every government and authority. He alone can change hearts and transform lives, bringing healing where it’s needed most. We pray with confidence, knowing that God hears the cries of His people and is mighty to save. Jesus also calls us to love our neighbour as ourselves (Matthew 22:39), so let us pray earnestly and with compassion for every soul, even those we may see as adversaries, trusting that God’s love can reach and renew them. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
"For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations." ~ Psalm 22:28
(adapted from Christianity.com)
O Sacrament most holy,
O Sacrament divine!
All praise and all thanksgiving,
Be every moment thine.
O Lord, I am not worthy
That thou should'st come to me;
But speak the word of comfort,
My spirit healed shall be.
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This last section will be included every week through out the year of Jubilee. As new items or events come to my attention they will be included here.
PILGRIMS OF HOPE
Like a flame my hope is burning,
may my song arise to you:
Source of life that has no ending,
on life’s path I trust in you.
Ev’ry nation, tongue, and people
find a light within your Word.
Scattered fragile sons and daughters
find a home in your dear Son.
God, so tender and so patient,
dawn of hope, you care for all.
Heav’n and earth are recreated
by the Spirit of Life set free.
Raise your eyes, the wind is blowing,
for our God is born in time.
Son made man for you and many
who will find the way in him.
HYMN FOR THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025 Pilgrims of Hope - Original text: Pierangelo Sequeri, English translation: Andrew Wadsworth, Music: Francesco Meneghello
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