Sunday May 11, 2025
Message From Our Pastor & News
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Habemus Papam! Leo XIV. He was born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago Illinois on September 14, 1955. He joined the Augustinian minor seminary in Michigan in 1969, when he was about 14 years old. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in Pennsylvania in 1977. He joined the Order of St. Augustine in 1978, made his solemn vows in 1981, and was ordained a priest in 1982 after studying theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He served as a missionary in Peru from 1985 to 1998, working as a parish pastor, diocesan official, seminary teacher, and administrator.
He was elected Prior General of the Augustinian Order from 2001 to 2013. In 2015, Pope Francis appointed him as the Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, a position he held until 2023. In January 2023, he was named Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
And finally on May 8th (feast day of Our Lady of Lujan) he was elected Pope, becoming the first American pope and the 267th successor of St. Peter. Let us join in prayer for our new Pope and ask the Lord and our Blessed Mother to guide him during his ministry.
Fr. Gaston Giacinti.
WEEKLY NEWS
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.
Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew – Upcoming Class – May 15th at St. John
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
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 Boy Group at Sacred Heart
1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month, 6:15 – 8:30 PM.
March For Life 2025
A big thank you to the thousands of people who joined in Ottawa for the National March for Life on May 8,2025, and rallying for Protection at Conception. Thanks to everyone who couldn’t participate in the March but offered prayers leading up to the March.
A lot of work went into planning the National March and none of it would have been possible if it wasn’t for the ongoing support of grassroot pro-lifers across Canada.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Today we give thanks to God for the gift of all mothers—those who gave us life, those who raised us in faith, and those who have been spiritual mothers through their witness and love.
May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the perfect model of motherhood, intercede for them and guide them always. We pray that God blesses all mothers with strength, joy, and peace today and always.
DIOCESAN &O THER NEWS:
Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope:
Save the Date Closing Celebration of the Year of the Sacred Heart: On the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday June 27, 2025, at 3:30 pm, please join His Excellency Bishop Miehm and the parishioners of our northern parishes at Sacred Heart Parish, Trout Creek, for the closing Mass celebration of the 350th Anniversary Year of the messages of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Program begins with Adoration and confessions 11-3, Holy Mass 3:30 pm and reception to follow.
Priestly Ordination of Deacon Peter Bissonnette
It is with great joy that we announce that Peter Bissonnette will be ordained to the priesthood on May 30th, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains, Peterborough! All are welcome!
TEC—Teens Encounter Christ
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) retreat is a 3-day event with the primary goal of facilitating life-changing encounters with Christ for those who are searching for deeper meaning, purpose, and hope in life, and who desire an authentic relationship with God within a community of believers. We are blessed to be able to announce that TEC is happening in our diocese on May 17-19, 2025! The retreats are open to youth Grade 11 and above. For registration and more information, visit: https://www.tecporthope.com/
In the Footsteps of the Holy Canadian Martyrs
The 11th Annual Walking Pilgrimage – In the Footsteps of the Holy Canadian Martyrs will take place on August 10-15, 2025. We will depart from St Joseph’s Church Powassan on August 10 and walk 130 km over 5 days to reach Holy Family Church, Britt where we will venerate the relics of the Martyrs. Further information and registration to come soon.