Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This weekend, the central theme is Mission. The Gospel says “At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest’”

The word “mission” comes from the Latin mittere and the Greek ἀποστέλλω – both meaning “to send.” That is why Jesus called His disciples Apostles – those who are sent. The importance and authority of any mission depend on two things:

• Who sends the person, and
• What the mission is about.

In our case, the one who sends is God Himself, and the mission is nothing less than the salvation of souls.There is no higher calling.

At Baptism, we were made Christians – “other Christs” – and therefore share in Christ’s mission. As the Father sent His Son into the world – “God so love the world that sent His Only Son…” (Jn 3:16)—so Jesus sends us: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (Jn 20:21) “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:18–19)

Once, on January 17, 1878, a fearless missionary, Msgr. Augouard, stepped off a ship on the coast of Gabon, Africa. An official snapped curtly at him: ‘I am sure, Father, you won’t be able to live here.’ The missionary to Africa quickly replied: ‘I have not come to live; I have come to die.’

Let us renew our commitment to the mission entrusted to us: in our families, our parishes, our workplaces, and beyond. May we be generous laborers in the Lord’s harvest. And let us also ask our Lord for more laborers (vocations). May our Blessed Mother grant us this grace. Amen.

Fr. Gastón Giacinti, IVE

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.

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

Sacramental preparation 2025-2026 Pre-registration link below

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Altar Boy Group at Sacred Heart – Updated Time

Altar server’s meetings for the summer (until September) will be held 1st and 3rd  Wednesdays of the month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, next  meeting will be Wednesday July 16th at 6:30pm.

Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew – Upcoming Class – July 17^th 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. 

D IOCESAN &O THER NEWS

Jubilee Mass – July 16 | Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Save The Date

St. Patrick’s Kearney, join us for a celebration of the Jubilee Year. Chief Celebrant: Most Rev. Bishop Daniel Miehm. Time: 11:00 AM All priests and faithful are warmly invited.

SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY JULY 20

Please join us for a Jubilee Mass for all cultural groups in the Diocese of Peterborough at the Cathedral of St. Peter-In-Chains. Mass on Sunday, July 20 at 10:30 am reception and festivities to follow. Food & Fun don’t miss out!

In the Footsteps of the Holy Canadian Martyrs Walking Pilgrimage

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. Contact frpeterlukow@peterboroughdiocese.org for a registration form. 

Central Deanery Pilgrimage

Saturday July 19, 2025, the parishes of the central dean will pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. Peter-In-Chains beginning at 9:30 am. Tour of church and crypt, adoration, confessions and Mass at 12:00. Potluck follows in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

A Call to Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land and the Middle East – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

In light of the escalation of violence in the Middle East – most recently between Israel and Iran –, the Catholic faithful in Canada, are invited, to pray for peace in the world.

3rd Annual Jason Goff Memorial Golf Tournament

Saturday September 27 shot gun start at 9:00 am, Warkworth Golf Club. $90.00 for members, $120.00 for non-members. Fundraiser for St. Mary’s & Knights of Columbus Campbellford. Registration deadline: September 22/ 25. To Register call: 705-653-1093.