Fr. Justin
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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!
Dear Friends in Christ,
The capacity of “the people” to be sovereign, to govern themselves through freely elected representatives, depends directly on the capacity of each person to govern himself. In other words, we must each be virtuous if we are all to be free. The cultivation of personal virtue is hard work, and it requires discipline and the acceptance of a standard of virtue beyond one’s own desires and choices. This is why the culture of radical autonomy and “freedom of choice” which is now used to justify moral degradation of every conceivable sort is, in truth, a greater threat to the liberty of our nation than any external enemy or armed force. Making our own desires the measure of goodness is a sure path to individual vice and national servitude, and on this 155th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, we can best serve the cause of our nation’s freedom by resolving to cultivate virtue in our own lives. As Chesterton put it, "The answer to the question, 'What is Wrong?' is, or should be, 'I am wrong.' Until a man can give that answer his idealism is only a hobby."
Happy Canada Day!
Fr. Justin
PS: In observance of Canada Day today, parish office will be closed all day.
This Saturday
July 2nd @ 9am
Sacred Heart of Mary
(St. Lawrence St. E)
Outdoor Cemetery Mass
the forecast seems perfect for tomorrow!
It's that time of year again when we pray for our beloved dead who are still stuck in purgatory. So we offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to spring them out, by the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ and his atoning passion, death and resurrection. Invite your friends, family, neighbours and anyone who has loved ones buried in our cemeteries. Hopefully if we pray for them, they can pray for us when they're in Heaven. This is what it means to be part of the Communion of Saints.
This Tuesday
July 5 @ 6:30pm
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Outdoor Cemetery Mass
forecast looking good for tuesday
Towards the end of summer, we'll have more Masses for the Dead at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Queensborough as well as the Old SHM Cemetery adjacent to the LCBO in Madoc.
Recommendations, Links & Random Thoughts - In these humid, sweltering days of summer, we’re all looking for ways to beat the heat. At SHJ, we like our buildings cool, and in fact the church makes a great place of retreat in the middle of the day, not only from the heat, but also from the noise and busyness of the outside world. If you’re in the area on the weekdays, consider making a visit to our Lord, sacramentally present in the tabernacle. Stay for five, fifteen, or even thirty minutes. Enjoy the quiet, and the cool. Take advantage of the oasis that our church is: spend some time with the Good Lord as you beat the heat.
- Sweet Jesus...
- Remember, we must always be mindful of those who struggle to provide the necessities of life. Our parishes are always engaged in supporting works of Christian charity through financial contributions and the direct service offered by our members, and in the months ahead, I will work with the parish to find ever more effective ways of serving those in need right here in our own community. Because of the sometimes frustrating nature of serving the least of the Lord’s brethren, it is a perennial temptation to substitute political action for Christian service. Seeking social change through political action is not a bad thing, of course, but that is not the Church’s mission. As individual disciples and as a parish family, we are called to serve individual human persons in poverty with practical and direct support, not to engage in utopian schemes of eliminating poverty in the abstract, and together we will continue to find creative ways to serve those in need. As the Lord Jesus teaches us, “By this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13.35)
Thanks for your generosity in filling the Food Bank box with non-perishable items.
St. Mary’s Parish in Campbellford is organizing a bus to "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
Where: Mirvish Theatre, Toronto
When: Wednesday, September 21/22
Departure: 8:30am (approx)
Showtime: 12:30pm
Return: 8:30pm (approx)
Cost: $125 - that includes tickets (mezzanine seating), coach transportation,
and a $25 donation for which you will receive a tax receipt. All cheques are to be made payable to St. Mary’s Church with Harry Potter on the memo line!!!
Lunch: Will be your responsibility. Our arrival allows sufficient time to find a restaurant nearby the theatre for those so inclined.
- The 56 tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis.
- For more information, contact Fr. Bill Moloney @ 705.768.0844.
I was told that Fr. Vitus Borogo (50), who apparently served in our parish for six months while Fr. Gillis was away, was killed on Saturday, June 25 at Prison Farm in Kaduna when Boko Haram Islamic terrorists raided the farm. Fr. Vitus' murder is the latest in a series of attacks on Nigerian Christians in the last few weeks.- "Sixty-eight Christian churches, mostly Roman Catholic, were vandalised or even burned to the ground....Yet the attacks on 68 Catholic churches passed with only mild criticism." Great article by Tom Flanagan, Professor Emeritus at The Unversity of Calgary.
- This summer St. Mary of Egypt Refuge in Queensborough is hosting two Seniors Spa Days. They will be providing hair care, foot care, and dental care for seniors. If you are senior and haven't had the opportunity to get out often, this could be for you! Two dates to choose from: July 23rd and July 30th. Simply contact Cassandra Kardos at outreach@stmarysrefuge.org or 647.667.0939
- Prince Edward County is a zoo in the summer, but if you want to take a fun day trip, check out
I did this River Retreat in 2020 and may did it again this year. It was so much fun. As per last year's retreat the goal is to gather Catholic men in an outdoor adventure / retreat where we could share our Faith and enjoy a little male camaraderie. Below is a video which gives you an idea of what it's like. Does anyone want to go with me this year? Just let me know and I can send you more info.
Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Women's League: A beautiful prayer book was created by our Kingston Diocesan CWL in honour of their 100th anniversary. Through their generosity a book has been provided to each council member. These books will be available for pick up after mass on July 3rd.
On Sunday, July 17 following the 9am Mass, SHM CWL will be hosting a "Sundae Sunday". Everyone is welcome to join us following for a delicious treat of fruit, ice cream and all the toppings! Both the young and the young at heart are invited to join us for a morning of community and fellowship. The Holy Eucharist and Sundae's on Sundays, what could be better?!
A special thanks to SHJ's CWL Ladies for putting on a splendid funeral luncheon reception in honour of Dorothy Meehan. We were delighted to see so many League members travel from across the Archdiocese to pray for her at her funeral Mass. A special thanks to Fr. Stéphane Pouliot, the new CWL chaplain, for concelebrating.
We're please to welcome Willie Kuttschrutter's brother, Fr. Joseph Burg (88), who is visiting his sister from Jamaica for a few weeks to join us for Holy Mass. Fr. Joseph is an Oratorian belonging to the Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri.
Discover the Power of the Gospel – Summer Intensive: July 25-28, 6:15 - 9:15 pm (In person). Re-energize your faith. Embrace your Baptismal call to holiness and mission! Each evening we will worship, teach, equip and activate content from the Encounter School of Ministry two-year program: (1) Identity and transformation; (2) Healing and power; (3) Hearing God’s voice; (4) Inner healing and freedom. Registration: $75 / $60 (students); $30 / $25 (one night). Hosted by Our Lady of Divine Fire Mission at the BGC South East, 1300 Bath Rd., Kingston. Register here. Call Miriam (613-766-4956) for more information.- Did you know that to practice the First Saturday Devotion one must do the following with the intention to make reparation for the offences against the Immaculate Heart:
- Go to Confession,
- Receive Holy Communion at any Mass on the day of the First Saturday Devotion (either a morning Mass or an evening anticipated Mass),
- Pray five decades of the Rosary,
- Keep Our Lady company for fifteen minutes while meditating on one or more of the mysteries of the Rosary.
Last Sunday was wonderful in our parishes. Sacred Heart of Mary had a Toonie Breakfast and reception for the parish First Communion recipients. Thank you to Debbie Wood and the ladies of the CWL for putting this on, and for everyone for sticking around to join in the festivities.
And at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Marmora, our Knights of Columbus hosted a super-fun Parish BBQ that was well attended, complete with all hotdogs, hamburgers and all the trimmings. It was great to see so many children having fun. Thank you to all who came out and your generosity with donations, and especially Grand Knight Steve Davis for rallying the Knights and being so well organized.
I know we're all looking forward to having many more of these fun events in the coming months.
"I have never been able to make out what the Progressive Movement is, except that it is rather like a policeman who always tells people to "move on," without telling them where to go."
GK Chesterton
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