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He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Sunday December 14, 2025
Message From Our Pastor & News
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Diocese of Peterborough,
The celebration of the birth of the Lord Jesus is soon upon us, and every Christmas invites us to embrace joy, thanksgiving and hope. In the child born for us and the son given to us – as foretold by the prophet Isaiah – we see God’s unbounded love for the world. Our recently departed Pope Francis opened the Jubilee Year of Hope on Christmas eve last year. Our Holy Father Pope Leo will conclude the Jubilee on the feast of the Epiphany, with the closing of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This Jubilee has been an occasion for all Christians to embrace the great virtue of hope – a hope founded on God who has revealed his love for us in Jesus Christ. I pray that through the graces of this holy year all of us have been renewed in hope, which was the fervent prayer of Pope Francis when he dedicated this year to the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.” As we prepare to close the Jubilee Year on the Feast of the Holy Family (along with all dioceses outside of Rome) I find myself looking back on the graces of this Jubilee in the Diocese of Peterborough. Many pilgrimages were made to our four Jubilee churches, where people experienced the mercy of God through the Jubilee Indulgence. Numerous celebrations were held in the past twelve months acknowledging the rich diversity of all that the Church does. These included Jubilees for men and women in Consecrated Life, Youth and Post-secondary students, and members of Lay Organizations highlighting the vibrant life of faith in our diocese. Study and faith-sharing groups in many of our parishes explored the profound themes of this Jubilee. Our liturgical celebrations and gatherings on the Feast of the Assumption, and the World Day of the Poor were superbly organized and well-attended. The hundreds of people of all ages who participated in our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland can attest to what a special day of grace it was.
The Jubilee was made even more special in our diocese as it coincided with the bicentennial of the Peter Robinson migration, so fundamental to the founding of Peterborough and surrounding communities. Those who came two centuries ago brought their own faith and hope as they settled in what has since become the Diocese of Peterborough. Among other things these celebrations were a reminder of the treasure of faith that was bequeathed to us by our ancestors.
As we approach the end of this year, I look forward to welcoming you to the closing Mass of the Jubilee, being celebrated on the Feast of the Holy Family, December 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains. It will be an occasion for prayer, rejoicing and thanksgiving to God, as we look back on this Jubilee Year. The Jubilee Year of Hope will end, but the great gift of hope continues in the Church, and it inspires us to share that message with all we meet. That hope burns brightly at Christmas time when our Lord came to us as a little child, and as a light shining in the darkness of our world. May the rich treasure of hope, founded on all that God has done for us, be with you and yours this Christmas season and well beyond, as we continue together our journey as Pilgrims of Hope.
Yours in Christ, Bishop Daniel Miehm
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Fr. Gaston Giacinti,
- Asterone, Sr. Krolowa &
Sr. Inmaculada
WEEKLY NEWS
Poinsettias – Help us decorate the church for Christmas, poinsettias donation envelopes are found at the entrance of the church.
Donations for Tax Receipts Please note that to get your donations on your 2025 tax receipt, the donations need to be in before 2026. Thank you.
Holyday schedule for parish activities
- The office will be closed from Christmas Eve, Wed. Dec 24th and open on Tue. Jan 6th. For any emergencies, please call Fr. Gaston 705 750 8956.
- Morning Adoration and the 8am Mass are cancelled on Wed. Dec 24th and Thur. Dec 25th.
- Morning & evening Adoration and confessions are cancelled on Friday Dec 26th at Sacred Heart, but YES there will be 8am Mass and Morning Prayer.
- Morning Adoration and the 8am Mass are cancelled on Wed. Dec 31st and Thur. Jan 1st.
- Morning & evening Adoration, Confessions and evening Mass are cancelled on Friday Jan 2nd at Sacred Heart, but YES there will be 8am Mass (First Friday) and Morning Prayer.
- There will be no First Saturday Mass on Jan 3rd
POSADAS will be at 6:00pm: (No Posadas Dec. 20th)
Come and join to renew your spirit as we approach Christmas, with the prayer of the rosary and Carols.
Sunday Dec. 21st at Sacred Heart
Monday Dec. 22nd at St. John
Tuesday Dec. 23rd at Sacred Heart
Christmas Turkey Dinner We would like to thank everyone who attended the Christmas Turkey Dinner at Sacred Heart. We had a full house of parishioners and raised $2400. Also, a big thank you goes out to the many volunteers who helped to make this event happen.
Christmas Schedule
Wednesday Dec. 24th Christmas Eve
3:00pm Confessions at St. John
4:00pm Holy Mass at St. John
5:30pm Holy Mass at Sacred Heart followed by a pot-luck celebration at the basement of Sacred Heart.
12:00am Holy Mass (Latin) TLM at Sacred Heart
Thursday Dec. 25th CHRISTMAS DAY
8:00am Confessions at Sacred Heart
9:00am Holy Mass at Sacred Heart
10:30am Holy Mass at St. John
12:00pm Holy Mass (Latin) TLM at Sacred Heart
New Year Schedule- Holy Mary Mother of God
Wed.Dec 31st New Year’s Eve -Holy Mary, Mother of God
3:00pm Confessions at St. John
4:00pm Holy Mass at St. John
5:30pm Holy Mass at Sacred Heart
11:00pm Adoration followed by a ‘cheers’ to receive the new year at St. John. Please bring something to share.
Thurs. Jan. 1st New Year’s Day – Holy Mary, Mother of God
8:00am Confessions at Sacred Heart
9:00am Holy Mass at Sacred Heart
10:30am Holy Mass at St. John
12:00pm Holy Mass (Latin) TLM at Sacred Heart
Pro-Life Corner – Christmas is a celebration of Life, because “a child is born to us, a son is given to us” (Is. 9:6) All Catholics must defend life from conception till natural death. Let us ask this Christmas to the Baby Jesus to bring us peace and the end to abortion and euthanasia.