Dear Parishioners,      

I hope this summertime provides an opportunity for relaxation and renew of your strength as you prepare to embark on a new year.

As I assume the role of pastor, I wish to clarify that there are two primary groups within the parish that assist me in leading the congregation: the Finance Council and the Pastoral Council. The first group helps the pastor with the administration of the parish and the second helps with the pastoral ministry.

Regarding the finance council Canon Law 537 states “In each parish there is to be a finance council which is governed, in addition to universal law, by norms issued by the diocesan bishop and in which the Christian faithful, selected according to these same norms, are to assist the pastor in the administration of the goods of the parish.”  And our Diocese has a clear policy in place describing the role and nature of the finance council that can be found at: https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/en/get-involved/finance-committee.aspx?_mid_=12243

SACRED HEART FINANCE COUNCIL

1- President: Kevin Heffernan

2- Vice-President: Ed Genge

3- Mike Gorman

4- Pat Kelly

5 – Daniel Burke

JOHN THE BAPTIST FINANCE COUNCIL

1- President: Dan Finnegan

2- Vice-President: Terrilee Zwolinski

3 – Donna Keon

Regarding the pastoral council Canon Law 536 §1 states that “If the diocesan bishop judges it opportune after he has heard the presbyteral council, a pastoral council is to be established in each parish, over which the pastor presides and in which the Christian faithful, together with those who share in pastoral care by virtue of their office in the parish, assist in fostering pastoral activity.”  And §2 “A pastoral council possesses a consultative vote only and is governed by the norms established by the diocesan bishop.” And once again our Diocese has a clear policy in place describing the role and nature of the pastoral council that can be found at: https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/en/get-involved/parish-council.aspx

SACRED HEART PASTORAL COUNCIL

1- President: Ed Genge

2- Vice President: Kevin Heffernan

3- Mother Almah

4- Robin Heffernan

5 – Ed Quigley

7 – Geraldine Simons

JOHN THE BAPTIST PASTORAL COUNCIL

1- President: Dan Finnegan

2- Vice President: Joe Sturgges

3- Mother Almah

4 – Terrilee Zwolinski

5- Diane Stante

6- Karen Collins

I would like to express my gratitude for your service and dedication. I pray that you may continue to help me in the ministry of serving the people of God.

We will soon be having our first meeting.

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 to 6:30PM.

Sacred Heart Choir
Christine Helferty has taken direction of the choir for the 9AM Holy Mass at Sacred Heart Parish. All voices (including children aged 10+) are invited to join! No previous experience necessary. Please contact Christine by call or text at 343-369-8739 to learn more or to sign up.

Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew – Upcoming dates September 5th , September 19th
Join the DRIVEN TO PRAISE prayer Group as we journey through the Gospel of ST.MATTHEW to understand the sacred scriptures 7 pm – 8 pm  at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.For more info contact Daniel @ DanielRozario@live.com or 647 928 6414. “You are wrong, because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God.” Matthew 22:29.

D IOCESAN &O THER NEWS:
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope Pope Francis has declared the Jubilee Year 2025 as the Year of Hope and there will be 5 Holy Doors opened for pilgrims to obtain an indulgence. The Holy Doors of the Jubilee in Rome will be located at the four papal basilicas as well as at a prison. From Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the feast of the Epiphany.” https://www.ncregister.com/news/5-holy-doors-what-every-catholic-should-know-ahead-of-jubilee-2025 

hope.aspxNigerian/African Catholic Community
The Nigerian/African Catholic Community Gathering will take place this coming Sunday, Aug. 25 after 10:30 a.m. Further details and location, please call 249-688-2384.

Plan to attend the Historic 94th Douro Doings and At St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Douro 299 County Rd 8, Monday Sept 2. Roast Beef Dinner & Entertainment 3-6pm Adult $20.00 Children 6-12 $10.00 5 & under FREE, Please bring your own dinner plates and cutlery to reduce waste.

Calling all Duffers!!!!!! 2nd Annual Jason Goff Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 21st, 2024Warkworth Golf Club. Joint Fundraiser for St. Mary of the Visitation Parish and the Knights of Columbus, Campbellford. $90 for members and $120 for non members. Registration Form at:   saintmaryschurch.info/misc-info Deadline is Sept. 5th. For more info, please call 705-768-0844

Leahy – The Next Generation St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Campbellford has organized a fundraiser with this well-known musical family on Oct. 6th at 2:00pm at the Stirling Festival Theatre.  Ticket prices range from $32 – $47. https://www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com/whats-on/the-next-generation-leahy   For more information call St. Mary’s Parish, at 705-653-1093.

Note:  Already 1/6th of the seating is sold.   

Save the Date Closing Celebration of the Year of the Sacred Heart: Please join His Excellency Bishop Miehm on June 27, 2025, Sacred Heart Parish Trout Creek, Holy Mass at 3:30 pm. Daily events include Holy Adoration 11-3 (with confessions) and reception.